Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a graphite print by Kiki Smith. It dates from 2015 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 2015 print by Kiki Smith, combines etching, aquatint, and colored pencil to depict a turkey on twisted tree branches, now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a turkey, meticulously rendered with detailed feathers in shades of brown and grey, and distinctive blue and red head with a yellow beak, perched amidst dark, twisted branches.
Technique & Style
Smith employs a hybrid technique: etching and aquatint create textured depth in the branches, while colored pencil adds soft, dynamic qualities to the turkey's plumage, emphasizing naturalistic detail.
History & Provenance
Created in 2015, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, reflecting Smith's exploration of printmaking techniques during this period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kiki Smith is a German-born American artist whose work has addressed the themes of sex, birth and regeneration.
