Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Connor Everts. It dates from 1960 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1960, this lithographic print by American artist Connor Everts is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art. Executed in black and white, the work measures roughly the size of a standard sheet of paper and presents a stark, intimate scene rendered solely through line and tonal contrast.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts two figures seen from behind, locked in a close embrace. One figure is clothed in a striped shirt, the other draped in a loose garment, their heads nearly touching yet their faces remain indistinct. The composition suggests a focus on physical proximity and emotional tension without revealing individual identities.
Technique & Style
Everts employed traditional lithographic methods, drawing directly onto a stone or metal plate with greasy media before transferring the image onto paper. The print relies on fine line work and subtle shading to convey the weight of the bodies. The paper’s ragged edges appear to be manually torn, adding a tactile, unfinished quality that contrasts with the precise lithographic surface.
History & Provenance
The lithograph entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection shortly after its creation, reflecting the institution’s interest in mid‑century American printmaking. It has remained in the museum’s holdings, occasionally featured in exhibitions that explore post‑war graphic art and the evolution of intimate figurative imagery.
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