1972
graphite
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1972 graphite by Robert Smithson, held at Museum of Modern Art.
The image presents a sketch of a movie treatment titled "Ring of Sulphur" set in Rosenburg, Texas. The sketch is divided into six sections, each depicting a different scene from the movie. The scenes include a well being drilled, steam rising from a pipe, a sulphur container being blasted, a side view of the sulphur container, a truck convoy transporting sulphur, and a tracking shot from the rear. The sketch is drawn in pencil on notebook paper and features handwritten notes and labels throughout. The notes provide context and explain the actions taking place in each scene. For more information on the artist behind this sketch, explore the works of Robert Smithson.
Robert Smithson was an American artist known for sculpture and land art who often used drawing and photography in relation to the spatial arts.
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