Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Bruce Nauman. It dates from 1988 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drypoint print created by American artist Bruce Nauman in 1988. It is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two figures seated in close proximity, rendered in loose, expressive lines. The background is indistinct, comprising scribbles and amorphous shapes that fail to coalesce into a clear environment.
Technique & Style
Nauman employed drypoint, a printmaking technique involving incised lines on a plate, to achieve a sketch-like quality. Overlapping and blurred lines create a sense of immediacy and ambiguity, blurring the distinction between forms.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bruce Nauman (born December 6, 1941) is an American artist. His practice spans a broad range of media including sculpture, photography, neon, video, drawing, printmaking, and performance. Nauman lives near Galisteo, New Mexico.
