Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Eberhard Eggers, ink, 1966
Untitled, by Eberhard Eggers, ink, 1966

Untitled is an ink print by Eberhard Eggers. It dates from 1966 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1966 etching by Eberhard Eggers, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The etching depicts a woman with her head tilted back, mouth open, possibly singing or laughing, accompanied by a dark, indistinct animal-like shape. The scene is framed within a red border, creating a picture-within-a-picture effect.

Technique & Style

The artist combined smooth lines for the woman's figure with rough, textured marks for the background, using a predominantly muted color palette punctuated by the red frame.

Artist & collection

Artist

Eberhard Eggers

Eberhard Eggers (1939–2004) was a German artist.

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