Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Georg Herold. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1990 photogravure print by Georg Herold, is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. The monochrome image depicts a hand and a foot in direct contact with a textured surface.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures the physical impression of a hand and a foot, conveying a sense of immediacy and intimacy. The contrast between the body parts' presence and their grainy, somewhat ephemeral representation explores the interplay between physicality and transience.
Technique & Style
Herold created the image by pressing actual body parts onto a metal plate, resulting in a literal skin trace. The photogravure process yields a distinctive, textured appearance, evoking a raw, quasi-medical aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1990, the work is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
This piece reflects Herold's experimentation with blurring the boundaries between photography, printmaking, and tactile experience, characteristic of certain late 20th-century artistic explorations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Georg Herold is a German artist. He works in sculpture, installation, painting, photography, and video art. He lives and works in Cologne, Germany.
