Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Ken Danby, ink, 1971
Untitled, by Ken Danby, ink, 1971

Untitled is an ink print by Ken Danby. It dates from 1971 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a screenprint by Canadian artist Ken Danby, created in 1971. It exemplifies his meticulous and realistic style.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a person sitting on a large tree stump in a serene, natural setting. The figure, dressed in a red hoodie and blue jeans, appears lost in thought, holding a small object.

Technique & Style

Danby's use of soft colors and detailed rendering creates a sense of calm and realism. The screenprint technique allowed for precise reproduction of his intricate work.

Context

Untitled is part of Danby's broader practice of exploring everyday subjects with precision, aligning with mid-20th-century Canadian realist traditions.

Artist & collection

Artist

Ken Danby

Ken Danby, D.F.A. (6 March 1940 – 23 September 2007) was a Canadian painter who created highly realistic paintings that study everyday life. His 1972 painting At the Crease, portraying a masked hockey goalie defending…

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