Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Carroll Dunham, ink, 2000
Untitled, by Carroll Dunham, ink, 2000

Untitled is an ink print by Carroll Dunham. It dates from 2000 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 2000 wood engraving with embossing by American artist Carroll Dunham. The print features bold, colorful shapes and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a surreal scene with abstract forms, including a pink background, blue wavy lines, a yellow blob, and a red blocky figure with a window. The composition blends abstraction and figuration, reflecting Dunham's conceptual approach.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Dunham's use of embossing, a technique that creates raised lines, giving the image a tactile quality. The engraving process involves carving and printing to produce the distinctive relief effect.

Artist & collection

Artist

Carroll Dunham

Carroll Dunham (born November 5, 1949) is an American painter. Working since the late 1970s, Dunham's career reached critical renown in the 1980s when he first exhibited with Baskerville + Watson, a decade during which…

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