Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an acrylic drawing by Tom Wesselmann. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1975 drawing by Tom Wesselmann, combines acrylic and pencil on paper to depict a disparate group of everyday objects.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing features a key, toothbrush with toothpaste, and a prominently oversized, pink gemstone. The juxtaposition of mundane items with a fantastical, oversized gemstone may comment on the banality and allure of consumer culture, characteristic of pop art's irony.
Technique & Style
Rendered in flat, simple forms with sharp lines, the work blends bright, playful colors with a childlike aesthetic, yet executed with precision. This style contrasts the everyday with the extraordinary, highlighting the gemstone's artificial, attention-grabbing presence.
History & Provenance
Created in 1975 by Tom Wesselmann, a key figure in the American pop art movement, the piece is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas K. Wesselmann (February 23, 1931 – December 17, 2004) was an American artist associated with the pop art movement who worked in painting, collage and sculpture.
