Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Carroll Dunham. It dates from 1992 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 Carroll Dunham in 1992. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dreamlike scene featuring a central figure with a long neck and oversized head, surrounded by ambiguous floating shapes that evoke various interpretations.
Technique & Style
The drypoint technique, which involves scratching lines into a metal plate, gives the print a rough, layered appearance. The resulting marks are uneven and textured, contributing to the work's expressive quality.
History & Provenance
Carroll Dunham, born in 1949, has been active since the late 1970s. He gained critical attention in the 1980s for his conceptual approach to art, often exploring the interplay between abstraction and figuration.
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…
