Basket, Table, Door, Window, Mirror, Rug #42 [recto] 1975

Richard Artschwager's 1975 drawing, *Basket, Table, Door, Window, Mirror, Rug #42 [recto]*, is a pen-and-ink sketch of a tall, slender structure that is seemingly composed of everyday objects. The object appears to be built from a series of stacked and overlapping forms that recall household items like baskets, tables, and windows. These elements are rendered in a precise and meticulous style, creating a sense of both familiarity and abstraction. Artschwager was known for his sculptures and drawings that blurred the lines between real and representational objects, often using materials like Formica and wood. The work reveals the artist's fascination with the way we perceive and interact with our environment.