Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Joseph Beuys. It dates from 1985 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1985 etching with chine collé by Joseph Beuys, a German artist associated with the Fluxus movement. The print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a deer's head and antlers, rendered in rough, uneven lines that evoke a sense of spontaneity. The subject is set against a plain, light background, making it prominent.
Technique & Style
Beuys employed etching with chine collé, a technique involving pushing ink into a plate to create marks. The resulting image has a sketch-like quality, characterized by rough lines and a lack of polish.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joseph Heinrich Beuys ( BOYSS; German: ; 12 May 1921 – 23 January 1986) was a German artist, teacher, performance artist, and art theorist whose work reflected concepts of humanism and sociology.
