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

"Untitled 1-25-71 [study for "tattoo" book]" is a 1971 ink drawing by James McCracken Jr., created as a study for his "tattoo" book. The drawing features four simple, black-and-white depictions of skulls, each with a unique expression. The starkness and simplicity of the line work evokes a sense of immediacy and rawness, characteristic of McCracken Jr's style. This work, along with other studies, reveals his meticulous approach to crafting his iconic imagery.