Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Enrique Chagoya. It dates from 2009 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Enrique Chagoya's 2009 print, Untitled, is a mixed-media work held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines etching, aquatint, and drypoint techniques with hand additions.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a surreal scene with three formally dressed figures, a giant, crowned creature, and a nude statue. Speech bubbles contain phrases in French and Spanish, adding to the work's sense of incongruity and playfulness, potentially commenting on power dynamics and the art world.
Technique & Style
Chagoya employed a range of printmaking techniques, including etching, aquatint, and drypoint, and augmented the work with hand additions. The resulting texture and visual complexity contribute to the image's dreamlike quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Enrique Chagoya is a Mexican-born American painter, printmaker, and educator. The subject of his artwork is the changing nature of culture. He frequently uses shocking imagery, irony, and Mesoamerican icons to convey…
