Untitled 2-4-71 [study for "tattoo" book] 1971

"Untitled 2-4-71 [study for “tattoo” book]" is a study for a book on tattoo art created by James McCracken Jr. in 1971. This study features simple black line drawings of skulls, jawbones, and teeth. The starkness of the image and the simplistic style of the work are a hallmark of McCracken's style, reflecting his minimalist approach to graphic design. This work is a great example of the artist's exploration of visual imagery related to the human body and its mortality, a recurring theme in his work.