Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Joel Shapiro. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is an etching by Joel Shapiro, created in 1970, and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a grid of identical oval shapes, evenly spaced and uniform in size and gray tone, with a faint white border surrounding the pattern.
Technique & Style
The use of etching, a printmaking technique, is evident in the subtle textures and fine lines within the oval shapes, suggesting a handmade process despite their mechanical appearance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joel Elias Shapiro was an American sculptor. Classified by art critics as a Postminimalist, his works consisted of sculptures composed of simple rectangular shapes. His sculptures were mostly defined through the…
