Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Chuck Close. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1972 print by Chuck Close, created using the mezzotint technique. It is a detailed portrait of a man.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a man with dark hair and glasses, wearing a dark turtleneck sweater against a light-colored background. His facial expression is neutral, with a hint of introspection.
Technique & Style
Mezzotint allowed Close to achieve subtle tonal gradations, emphasizing texture and depth in the subject's features. The technique enabled a highly detailed rendering of the face, characteristic of Close's photorealist style.
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.
