Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Dorothy Dehner, ink, 1958
Untitled, by Dorothy Dehner, ink, 1958

Untitled is an ink print by Dorothy Dehner. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1958 engraving by Dorothy Dehner, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a print created using engraving and roulette techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts a simplified cityscape, with flat-roofed buildings and possible trees or streetlights to the left, rendered in black on a light background.

Technique & Style

Dehner employed a roulette, a textured wheel, to create parallel lines that fill certain areas, giving the buildings a solid yet abstract appearance.

Artist & collection

Artist

Dorothy Dehner

Dorothy Dehner (1901–1994) was an American artist, born in Cleveland.

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