Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Lorna Simpson, ink, 1991
Untitled, by Lorna Simpson, ink, 1991

Untitled is an ink print by Lorna Simpson. It dates from 1991 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1991 print by Lorna Simpson, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines photogravure and screenprint techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print is divided into three sections: a close-up of a woman's neck and chest, a small stone building, and a braided hairstyle. Text boxes provide details about the image, including counts of braids, locks, and bricks, inviting the viewer to consider the relationship between the depicted elements.

Technique & Style

The work is a print, utilizing both photogravure and screenprint techniques to create a black-and-white image with distinct sections.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Lorna Simpson

Artist

Lorna Simpson

Lorna Simpson is an American photographer and multimedia artist whose works have been exhibited both nationally and internationally.

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