Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Dóra Maurer. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a mixed-media work by Dóra Maurer, comprising three gelatin silver prints and one etching. It is a print that combines different techniques to create a unique visual effect.
Subject & Meaning
The work appears to depict a torn piece of paper with shadows, accompanied by blurry dark shapes resembling hands or arms. The image's abstract quality invites interpretation.
Technique & Style
The etching component features ink marks where the plate was scratched, giving the image a rough, uneven texture. The combination of etching and gelatin silver prints creates a layered visual effect.
History & Provenance
Created in 1970, Untitled is held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Dóra Maurer was a Hungarian visual artist associated with conceptual art and geometric abstraction whose career spanned more than five decades.
