Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Kiki Smith. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Kiki Smith's Untitled, created in 1997, is a print that combines etching, aquatint, and drypoint techniques. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman lying on her back with her eyes closed, her internal anatomy visible through fine lines. Smith's representation of the body is an exploration of the physical and emotional experience of being embodied, rather than an attempt to shock or provoke.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by layered soft tones and sharp lines, achieved through the combination of etching, aquatint, and drypoint. Etching and aquatint allow for a range of tonal values, while drypoint adds sharp, expressive lines.
Context
Smith created this work during a period when many artists were reexamining representations of the female form, suggesting a broader cultural and artistic conversation about the body and its meanings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kiki Smith is a German-born American artist whose work has addressed the themes of sex, birth and regeneration.
