Untitled
1965
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1965
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1965 ink by Mel Ramos, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a woman sitting on a giant box of Philip Morris cigarettes. She’s nude, with one leg bent and the other foot resting on a smaller box. The background is a bright yellow, and the boxes have bold red, blue, and white colors. She’s holding a cigarette to her mouth, looking off to the side. The boxes are real products, but the scene feels fake—like a mix of everyday ads and fantasy. The artist played with how we see ordinary things in a new way. If you like this, check out Mel Ramos.
