Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Donald Sultan. It dates from 1988 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, an aquatint print by Donald Sultan from 1988, is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. The work presents a close-up, black-and-white depiction of a woman's face and shoulders.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a woman with her head tilted to the right and eyes closed, conveys a sense of quiet intimacy, suggesting a captured private moment. The serene composition invites contemplation.
Technique & Style
Sultan employs aquatint to achieve a soft, dreamy quality through subtle gradients. Smooth, curved lines define the woman's skin, contrasting with loose, expressive strokes in her hair.
History & Provenance
Created in 1988, the aquatint is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Donald K. Sultan is an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker, particularly well known for large-scale still life paintings and the use of industrial materials such as tar, enamel, spackle and vinyl tiles. He has…
