Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Julie Mehretu. It dates from 2008 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Julie Mehretu's 2008 print, Untitled, is a drypoint with chine collé. It is part of a diverse portfolio that includes various printmaking techniques.
Technique & Style
The work features dense, intersecting lines in black and gray, achieved through drypoint, a technique that involves etching lines into a metal plate. The resulting marks have a characteristic fuzzy edge due to the ink being pressed into the etched lines.
Subject & Meaning
The composition appears chaotic, with varying densities of marks that range from thick and overlapping to faint and almost imperceptible. The overall effect is one of complex, layered activity.
History & Provenance
Untitled is held at The Museum of Modern Art.
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.
