Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Jeanne Verdoux. It dates from 2012 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
This image shows a bright orange background with a white dollar sign ($) that looks like a person.
This image shows a bright orange background with a white dollar sign ($) that looks like a person. The figure is holding a stick and standing on a small block. Below it, the words "OCCUPY WALL STREET" are written in uneven, hand-drawn letters.
The dollar sign is turned into a protester, making a clear statement about money and power. This piece was made as part of a series of prints in 2012.
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Overview
Untitled is a screenprint from a portfolio of thirty-one works created by Jeanne Verdoux in 2012. It is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a anthropomorphized white dollar sign ($), resembling a person, set against a bright orange background. The figure holds a stick and stands on a small block, with the handwritten phrase 'OCCUPY WALL STREET' below, conveying a commentary on the relationship between financial power and social protest.
Technique & Style
Executed as a screenprint, the work features bold, flat areas of color and a mix of stylized, hand-drawn elements (notably the text), characteristic of Verdoux's approach to political art.
History & Provenance
Created in 2012 as part of a larger series, the print is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
The work's theme and creation date align it with the Occupy Wall Street movement, which began in 2011, highlighting issues of economic inequality and corporate power.
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