Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Arnulf Rainer. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a portfolio of six prints by Arnulf Rainer, created in 1961. It is a collection of drypoints and etchings, with at least one sheet featuring only the artist's signature.
Subject & Meaning
The work subverts traditional expectations of printmaking by presenting largely blank sheets, some bearing only Rainer's signature. This challenges the notion of what constitutes a 'print' and highlights the artist's interest in exploring the boundaries of art.
Technique & Style
The portfolio includes drypoints and etchings, techniques that involve using sharp tools to create lines on metal plates. However, the absence of printed images on the sheets emphasizes the physical act of signing as a creative gesture.
History & Provenance
The Museum of Modern Art holds a copy of this portfolio, indicating its recognition within the art historical canon.
Artist & collection
