Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Julie Mehretu. It dates from 2016 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Julie Mehretu's 2016 Untitled is a large-scale print comprising six panels and twelve sheets. Executed in photogravure and aquatint, it is held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Technique & Style
The work features a predominantly black and white abstract composition with gray tones, achieved through the combination of photogravure and aquatint techniques. The resulting image has bold, expressive marks and textured areas, creating a dynamic visual effect.
Subject & Meaning
A faint, indistinct image of a structure is discernible in the background, but the overall composition resists clear interpretation. The work's abstract nature and layered imagery invite multiple readings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Julie Mehretu is an Ethiopian American contemporary visual artist, known for her multi-layered paintings of abstracted landscapes on a large scale.
