Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Francisco Amighetti Ruiz. It dates from 1942 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1942 woodcut by Francisco Amighetti Ruiz, a Costa Rican artist known for depicting everyday life. The print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a group of people outside a building, with simple, bold forms and prominent heads and coats. A woman holds a dog on a leash, set against a background with trees and a numbered sign.
Technique & Style
Created using black ink on light paper, the woodcut technique yields sharp, carved lines. The artist's use of this medium emphasizes bold shapes and graphic simplicity.
Context
Amighetti Ruiz's work often explored rural and everyday Costa Rican life through various media, including painting, engraving, and art criticism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco Amighetti (1907–1998) was a Costa Rican painter. In addition to his paintings, Amighetti also produced wood engravings, poetry and works of art criticism. He based his artwork on basic lifestyle in Costa…
