Untitled ["tattoo" book] 1971

"Untitled ["tattoo" book]" is a 1971 work by American artist James McCracken Jr., created using black ink on paper. The artwork depicts two simplified skull figures. One is depicted with a crown-like structure on its head, and the other is upside down, with its mouth slightly open. The minimalist and graphic style evokes the aesthetic of tattoo art, and the subject matter of skulls and the use of black ink reinforces this. This work is a small but powerful example of McCracken Jr.'s exploration of graphic design and its relationship to traditional art forms.