Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Charles Seliger. It dates from 1988 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is an etching created by Charles Seliger in 1988. It is a print held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a ghostly figure standing in a dark, swirling forest, with blurred facial features and outstretched arms. The figure is entwined with vines and branches, suggesting a connection to the surrounding environment.
Technique & Style
Seliger employed fine lines to achieve deep shadows and textured surfaces, lending the image an eerie, dynamic quality. The work showcases the artist's skill with etching, a technique involving the carving of metal plates to produce prints.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Seliger (June 3, 1926 – October 1, 2009) was an American abstract expressionist painter.
