Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Charline von Heyl. It dates from 2013 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Charline von Heyl’s 2013 work, catalogued as Untitled, is part of a portfolio comprising eight prints that combine etching with drypoint, roulette, aquatint, and chine collé techniques. The piece belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is displayed as an example of contemporary printmaking practice.
Technique & Style
The artist employs a multilayered print process: acid‑etched lines are supplemented by drypoint incisions, roulette‑generated textures, and tonal washes achieved through aquatint. These elements are then adhered to the support using chine collé, a method that bonds thin paper onto a heavier backing, allowing subtle surface variations despite the overall uniform darkness.
History & Provenance
Created in 2013, the Untitled etching entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection shortly after its completion, reflecting the institution’s interest in acquiring works that explore the material possibilities of print media. The piece remains in the museum’s holdings, accessible for study and exhibition.
Context
Von Heyl’s approach aligns with a broader contemporary interest in revisiting traditional print techniques while pushing their formal limits. By integrating multiple intaglio methods within a single, monochromatic field, the work engages with questions of materiality, authorship, and the visual impact of minimalism in modern art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charline von Heyl is a German abstract painter. She also works with drawing, printmaking, and collage. She moved to the United States in the 1990s, and has studios in New York City and in Marfa, Texas.
