Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Nathlie Provosty. It dates from 2018 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 2018 print by Nathlie Provosty, combines aquatint and etching techniques to create a dreamlike, abstract composition. Characterized by interplaying dark and light areas, the work generates a sense of depth through layered, textured visuals.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Untitled is abstract, featuring non-representational shapes and lines that evoke perceptual ambiguity, inviting the viewer to interpret the work's meaning through its visual dynamics.
Technique & Style
Provosty employs a dual technique of aquatint (for tonal variations) and etching (for line work), resulting in a complex, intriguing image with pronounced depth, achieved through strategic contrasts of light and dark.
History & Provenance
Created in 2018 by Brooklyn-based artist Nathlie Provosty, Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art’s collection, reflecting her multidisciplinary approach across painting, drawing, and artist’s books.
Context
Within Provosty’s broader practice, Untitled aligns with her exploration of abstract forms and the manipulation of perception through textured, layered artistic surfaces.
Artist & collection
Artist
Nathlie Provosty (born 1981 in Cincinnati, Ohio), is an American visual artist living in Brooklyn, New York, working in painting, drawing, and artist’s books.
