Untitled 1-25-71 [study for "tattoo" book] 1971

This black and white ink drawing by James McCracken Jr., titled "Untitled 1-25-71," was created as a study for his 1971 book "Tattoo." The work features a series of skulls, each rendered in a unique and slightly distorted style. The repeated motif of the skull is a recurring theme in McCracken's work, often signifying death, mortality, or the darker side of human nature. This study, with its varied interpretations of the skull, offers a glimpse into the artist's creative process as he explored the symbolic potential of this iconic image.