Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Angela Jansen. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Angela Jansen's 1970 print 'Untitled' is an etching and aquatint that showcases her expertise in printmaking techniques. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a city street scene with a central bridge, featuring intersecting lines that evoke train tracks or wires. A small, empty rectangle in the center creates a sense of contrast with the surrounding busy lines, producing a feeling of visual tension.
Technique & Style
Jansen employed a range of tonal values, from light to dark, to achieve a sense of depth in the composition. The combination of etching and aquatint techniques allowed her to create a complex, layered image.
Artist & collection
Artist
Angela Jansen (born 1929), also known as Angela Bing Jansen, is an American painter, sculptor, printmaker and photographer.
