Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Jasper Johns. It dates from 2018 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 2018 print by Jasper Johns, combines aquatint with chine collé to present a composition featuring a textured wooden post, two carved skulls, and adjacent panels with abstracted letters and shapes.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tall, rough-hewn wooden post with two skulls carved into it. The upper skull wears glasses and a hat, while the lower one is accompanied by suggestive rib lines. Flanking panels display jumbled, overlapping letters and a grid of indistinct forms, introducing elements of abstraction and ambiguity alongside the figurative skulls.
Technique & Style
Johns employs aquatint to achieve the post's textured, wood-like quality, while chine collé is used to incorporate the contrasting panels. The style blends representational and abstract elements, characteristic of Johns' eclectic practice spanning multiple art movements.
History & Provenance
Created in 2018, *Untitled* is part of Jasper Johns' later work. The print is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), New York.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jasper Johns (born May 15, 1930) is an American painter, sculptor, draftsman, and printmaker.
