Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Martin Puryear. It dates from 2022 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Martin Puryear's Untitled is an aquatint print created in 2022, currently held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a wire mesh structure resembling a hat, with a grid pattern formed by thin white lines. The hat is angled, with its brim down and crown curled up. A small grey circle is visible in the bottom-left corner, set against a grey background that subtly contrasts with the mesh.
Technique & Style
The aquatint technique allows for a range of tonal values, here used to create a simple yet elegant effect. The white wire mesh stands out against the grey background, emphasizing the structure's form.
Artist & collection
Artist
Martin L. Puryear is an American artist known for his devotion to traditional craft. Working in a variety of media, but primarily wood, his reductive technique and meditative approach challenge the physical and poetic…
