Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a drawing by Robert Watts. It dates from 1971 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1971 drawing by American artist Robert Watts, created with ballpoint pen on lined paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts two faceless, featureless human figures with numbers scattered across their bodies, suggesting a coded or systematic representation of the human form.
Technique & Style
Executed in ballpoint pen on paper, the work has a rough, sketchy quality. The simplicity of the drawing belies its intriguing and enigmatic nature.
History & Provenance
Robert Watts was a key figure in the Fluxus movement and taught at Rutgers University from 1953 to 1984. His work contributed to the development of Pop and conceptual art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Marshall Watts (1923–1988) was an American artist best known for his work as a member of the international group of artists Fluxus.
