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Untitled

Grayson Perry

2004

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 2004 ink by Grayson Perry, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Grayson Perry
When & what style?: 2004
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white map crammed with tiny details. You can see winding rivers, scattered towns, and odd little symbols marking roads, farms, and even a few ships. The edges are decorated with a woven-pattern border, and the whole thing looks hand-drawn with careful lines. The title at the bottom reads *"Map of an Englishman"*, which suggests this isn’t just a real place—it’s a mix of real and imagined life. The artist packed in so many little scenes that it feels like a story unfolding across the land. If you like this, check out the technique: etching to see how artists like this create fine lines and textures.