Untitled ["tattoo" book] by James McCracken Jr.

Untitled ["tattoo" book] 1971

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script typography

shading to add clarity

old engraving style

hand drawn type

hand-drawn typeface

ink drawing experimentation

pen-ink sketch

limited contrast and shading

pen work

coloring book page

James McCracken Jr.'s 1971 *Untitled ["tattoo" book]* is a small, closed book featuring a simple, black and white illustration of two intertwined animals that resemble lizards. The minimal and graphic nature of the artwork exemplifies McCracken's signature style, often described as a blend of Minimalism and Conceptualism. This piece demonstrates the artist's interest in exploring the relationship between form, repetition, and the viewer's experience.