Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by John Paul Jones. It dates from 1971 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1971 etching by John Paul Jones, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a blurry, profile portrait of a person's head, with faint facial features and a ghostly appearance.
Technique & Style
The etching's uneven ink distribution and sketchy quality evoke a sense of incompleteness, as if capturing a preliminary idea. The artist's use of etching allowed for subtle texture and tone.
Context
The work's informal, sketch-like character is reinforced by the visible pencil marks and smudges on the pale pinkish paper background.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Paul Jones was a British-American naval officer who served in the Continental Navy during the American Revolutionary War.
