Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Jasper Johns, ink, 1991
Untitled, by Jasper Johns, ink, 1991

Untitled is an ink print by Jasper Johns. It dates from 1991 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1991 lithograph by Jasper Johns, an artist known for his diverse practice across multiple mediums.

Subject & Meaning

The print is divided into two halves, with the left featuring a dark background containing various shapes, and the right displaying a mostly black field with faint, ghostly marks.

Technique & Style

The lithograph showcases Johns' engagement with printmaking techniques, utilizing a flat stone or metal plate to achieve a range of effects, from crisp lines to soft smudges.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jasper Johns

Artist

Jasper Johns

Jasper Johns (born May 15, 1930) is an American painter, sculptor, draftsman, and printmaker.

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