Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Jennifer Bartlett. It dates from 1982 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (1982) is a mixed-technique print by American artist Jennifer Bartlett, combining screenprint (a) and woodcut (b) to create a dual-paneled composition. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two adjacent, dark, shadowy rooms, each containing a solitary figure. The environments are characterized by rough, expressive walls and floors resembling tangled grass. Interpretation of the subject is left open, with the contrast between the two halves potentially suggesting themes of duality or juxtaposition.
Technique & Style
Bartlett utilized screenprint for one half, achieving smooth, predominantly black-and-white tones with occasional pale accents, and woodcut for the other, resulting in deeper, carved lines. This technical dichotomy reflects Bartlett's blend of systematic and expressive artistic approaches.
History & Provenance
Created in 1982, the work is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York. Specific exhibition history or previous ownership details are not provided.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jennifer Bartlett (née Losch; March 14, 1941 – July 25, 2022) was an American artist and novelist.
