Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by John Edward Dowell. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1967 print by John Edward Dowell Jr., combines etching and aquatint techniques to present a somber, minimalist composition against a dark background.
Subject & Meaning
The print features two enigmatic forms: a suspended, broken loop and a jagged, white shape resembling a torn fragment, with a protruding wire, evoking a sense of emptiness and quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Dowell Jr. utilized etching (acid-etched metal plate) and aquatint (tonal gradations via resin dust) to achieve the work's stark contrasts and nuanced textures, characteristic of his printmaking expertise.
History & Provenance
Created while Dowell Jr. was a professor at the Tyler School of Art, the piece is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Edward Dowell Jr. (born 1941) is an American printmaker, painter, and educator. He was a professor of printmaking at the Tyler School of Art at Temple University in Philadelphia.
