Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor print by Elizabeth Murray. It dates from 2003 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Elizabeth Murray's Untitled (2003) is a mixed-media print combining mezzotint with watercolor and gouache additions, currently in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features a disparate, chaotic arrangement of abstracted forms, including a prominent brown hat, a red circular face, and a white teardrop shape, evoking a sense of playful, expressive abstraction.
Technique & Style
Characterized by wobbly lines and suggestive melting effects, the work juxtaposes dark, defined mezzotint elements with vibrant, soft color accents in purple, green, and red, creating a lively visual tension.
History & Provenance
Created in 2003, the piece is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Murray's exploration of hybrid print techniques during this period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Elizabeth Murray was an American painter, printmaker and draughtsman. Her works are in many major public collections, including those of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, the…
