Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Niels Borch Jensen Værksted for Koppertryk, Copenhagen Kirsten Everberg. It dates from 2010 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, produced in 2010, is a print from a trio of works that combine aquatint and etching techniques. The piece was created by Danish artist Kirsten Everberg and printed at the Niels Borch Jensen workshop for copperplate printing in Copenhagen. It belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts an interior densely filled with shelves laden with framed pictures, books, and assorted objects that suggest a blend of domestic and scientific curiosities. A central desk crowded with papers and a lamp, flanked by two chairs, anchors the composition, while a dimly lit window frames the scene, conveying a sense of intimate clutter.
Technique & Style
Everberg employs a nuanced range of dark and light tones characteristic of aquatint, allowing subtle gradations of shadow across the crowded space. Fine line work achieved through etching highlights the intricate details of the shelves—tiny frames, jars, and tools—creating a tactile impression of texture within the printed surface.
History & Provenance
After its completion in 2010, the work entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection, where it has been displayed as part of the museum’s holdings of contemporary printmaking. The piece remains catalogued as part of a three-work series, each exploring similar compositional themes through the same printmaking processes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Niels Borch Jensen Værksted for Koppertryk, Copenhagen Kirsten Everberg
Kirsten Everberg, Niels Borch Jensen Værksted for Koppertryk, Copenhagen was an American) ( artist.
