Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Brice Marden. It dates from 1974 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Brice Marden's 1974 print, Untitled, is a screenprint with wax additions, showcasing the artist's experimental approach to medium and form.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a grid of faint, blurred lines and soft gray shapes within a tall, narrow rectangle, set against a pale background. The subtle, smudged quality of the grid suggests a reductive, minimalist aesthetic.
Technique & Style
Marden's use of wax additions to the screenprint process creates varied line weights and textures, deviating from the typical flatness of screenprints. This technique contributes to the print's nuanced, layered appearance.
Context
Marden's work, including Untitled, reflects his engagement with multiple artistic influences, including minimalism, abstract expressionism, and lyrical abstraction, within a studio practice that spanned various locations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nicholas Brice Marden Jr. (October 15, 1938 – August 9, 2023) was an American artist generally described as minimalist, although his work has roots in abstract expressionism, color field painting, and lyrical…
