Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Enrique Chagoya. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Enrique Chagoya's 2012 print 'Untitled' is a portfolio of fourteen etchings and aquatints with letterpress, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The work features a black-and-white portrait of a man with a large top hat and glasses, conveying a serious demeanor due to the shadow cast over his eyes. The title 'Gran de Sombrero' (Great Hat) is written below, while a red stamp with a hat and exclamation mark adds a playful element.
Technique & Style
The print combines etching and aquatint techniques, with letterpress elements. Etching involves carving images into metal plates, allowing for detailed and intricate designs.
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…
