Untitled

Untitled

Jasper Johns

1990

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing looks like a mix of everyday objects and strange shapes. There’s a ladder leaning against a wall, a chair with a person sitting inside it, and a small box with a figure inside. A bird is perched on a table with a teapot, and a few scattered items like a pipe and a tiny boat float around. The lines are scratchy, and some areas are filled with dots or crosshatching. The artist used a mix of rough sketches and precise lines, almost like a quick sketchbook doodle. The loose, uneven marks make it feel alive and a little messy. Try looking up etching to see how artists create these kinds of prints.

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