Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Georg Herold, ink, 1988
Untitled, by Georg Herold, ink, 1988

Untitled is an ink print by Georg Herold. It dates from 1988 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Inside that box are four big, bold letters spelling out "TOCT" in a deep blue color.

This is a dark green square with a small white box in the center. Inside that box are four big, bold letters spelling out "TOCT" in a deep blue color. The edges of the letters are slightly uneven, like they were drawn by hand.

The text at the bottom says this is part of a project by Georg Herold, made in 1988. It looks like a single piece from a set of four similar prints.

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Overview

Untitled is a portfolio of four photoetchings by Georg Herold, created in 1988. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a dark green square with a central white box containing the bold, hand-drawn letters 'TOCT' in deep blue. The uneven letter edges suggest a handmade quality.

Technique & Style

The work is a photoetching, a technique that combines photographic images with etching processes. The simple, bold composition and use of limited colors contribute to its striking visual effect.

Artist & collection

Artist

Georg Herold

Georg Herold is a German artist. He works in sculpture, installation, painting, photography, and video art. He lives and works in Cologne, Germany.

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