Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Arman. It dates from 1980 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1980 drypoint print, Untitled, is part of a portfolio of two and is held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a row of elongated figures with large heads and flowing hair, their faces rendered as blank masks. The figures' bodies are contorted in irregular, twisting lines, creating a sense of tension.
Technique & Style
The drypoint technique, involving scratching lines into a metal plate, yields a distinctive visual effect, with both sharp and rough marks. The print's black ink on a light background creates areas of solid fill and sketchy texture.
Artist & collection
Artist
Arman was a French and American artist. Born Armand Fernandez in Nice, France, Arman was a painter who moved from using objects for the ink or paint traces they leave to using them as the artworks themselves. He is best…
