Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Carroll Dunham. It dates from 1995 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1995 print by American artist Carroll Dunham, combines etching and aquatint techniques to create a vibrant, abstracted face set against a bright yellow background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, characterized by large, expressive eyes and a wide, toothy grin, embodies a dynamic interplay of abstraction and figuration, reflective of Dunham's conceptual exploration of these artistic tensions.
Technique & Style
Bold, expressive lines and shapes generate a sense of energy and movement, while the layered hues of pink, white, and gray, alongside the yellow backdrop, add depth and visual complexity through texture and color.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, aligning with Dunham's established presence in exploring abstraction and figuration since the late 1970s.
Artist & collection
Artist
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…
