Untitled
1961
crayon
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1961
crayon
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1961 crayon by Peter Saul, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a chaotic scene with a big, stitched-up figure lying on its back. Around it float a wad of cash, a green suitcase labeled "FAT," a dog eating something labeled "DOG FOOD," and a wine bottle pouring red liquid. The figure has arms and legs flailing, while a hammer and a thermometer hover nearby. The colors are bright but messy, with lots of blue, green, and white. The artist mixed real cut-out paper—like money and labels—with drawn lines and crayon. It feels like a joke, but also a little unsettling. The figure looks like it’s in pain, but the whole thing is played for laughs. If you like this wild mix of humor and weirdness, check out Peter Saul.
