Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Chuck Close. It dates from 2002 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2002 relief print with embossing by Chuck Close, an American artist known for large-scale portraits. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a face composed of small, dark dots in a grid pattern, creating shading and depth through varying dot densities. A light gray background provides subtle contrast to the dots.
Technique & Style
The artwork employs a limited color palette and intricate patterning, achieving a balance between simplicity and visual complexity. The use of embossing adds texture to the print.
History & Provenance
Close created this work in 2002, after adapting his methods following paralysis in 1988. The Museum of Modern Art holds the print in its collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Charles Thomas Close (July 5, 1940 – August 19, 2021) was an American painter, visual artist, and photographer who made massive-scale photorealist and abstract portraits of himself and others.
