Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by José Antonio Suárez Londoño. It dates from 2006 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2006, this untitled etching by Colombian artist José Antonio Suárez Londoño is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection. Executed on textured paper, the work presents a solitary pig rendered in stark black and white. The artist’s cursive signature appears on the right margin, confirming its authorship.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a standing pig, its body defined by a field of minute stippled marks that suggest fur. The animal’s tail curls upward, while surrounding the figure are scattered dots and faint linear gestures that evoke a sense of quiet space or atmospheric suggestion, inviting contemplation of the creature’s presence.
Technique & Style
Suárez Londoño employed traditional intaglio etching, incising fine lines into a metal plate before transferring ink onto the paper. The stippling technique creates a textured surface, and the subtle background marks are achieved through delicate hand‑worked additions, highlighting the artist’s control of line and tone within a monochrome palette.
History & Provenance
The print entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings shortly after its creation, where it remains on view. Its acquisition reflects MoMA’s interest in contemporary printmaking and in representing artists from Latin America, situating the work within the museum’s broader narrative of 21st‑century graphic art.
Context
Produced during a period of renewed interest in figurative printmaking, the piece aligns with Suárez Londoño’s broader practice of exploring everyday subjects through meticulous draftsmanship. The animal motif, rendered with restraint, resonates with a lineage of animal studies in modern art, while the etching medium underscores the artist’s engagement with traditional print techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
José Antonio Suárez Londoño (b. 1955) was a Colombian artist, born in Medellín.
