Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by John Wilson. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1973 etching and aquatint print by John Wilson, part of a portfolio of seven etchings. It is held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a person's face in profile alongside a skull, also in profile, with empty eye sockets. The juxtaposition of the calm, serious face with the skull suggests a contemplation of mortality.
Technique & Style
The etching features scratchy, dark lines achieved through varying pressure. The artist combined shading and texture to distinguish between the smooth skin of the living face and the skull's hollow features, particularly its empty eye sockets.
Artist & collection
