Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Ana Maria Moncalvo. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Ana Maria Moncalvo's Untitled (1965) is an etching and aquatint print, part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. The work depicts a man and woman in formal attire, set against a floral background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a couple: a suited man with a nuanced, slightly smiling expression, and a woman in a intricately detailed, lace-patterned long dress, holding a vibrant, varied bouquet of flowers.
Technique & Style
The print combines etching and aquatint techniques, yielding intricate lines and subtle shading. The style blends realism (notably in facial expressions and textile details) with stylization (evident in the floral background pattern).
History & Provenance
Created in 1965, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ana Maria Moncalvo (1921–2009) was an Argentine artist, born in Buenos Aires.
