Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Jane Hammond. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1993 print by Jane Hammond, combining multiple techniques. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a complex scene with figures in bright colors engaged in everyday activities, set against a textured gray background. A floating house contains stacked rooms with furniture and objects, adding to the sense of layered activity.
Technique & Style
Hammond employed a range of printmaking techniques, including etching, drypoint, aquatint, screenprint, and lithograph, alongside collage. The combination of these methods creates a patchwork effect, with glued paper and ink fragments contributing to the work's busy, layered appearance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jane R. Hammond is an American artist who lives and works in New York City. She was influenced by the late composer John Cage. She collaborated with the poet John Ashbery, making 62 paintings based on titles suggested…
