Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Nemesio Antúnez, ink, 1959
Untitled, by Nemesio Antúnez, ink, 1959

Untitled is an ink print by Nemesio Antúnez. It dates from 1959 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1959 lithograph by Nemesio Antúnez, a Chilean artist known for his contributions to printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a hazy, gray scene with two dark forms suspended in a light, airy atmosphere, evoking a dreamy or ambiguous landscape.

Technique & Style

The lithographic technique used by Antúnez achieves a soft, blurred effect, characteristic of his engagement with modernist printmaking methods.

Context

Antúnez's work reflects a blend of modernist influences and local artistic traditions, situating Untitled within the broader context of mid-20th-century Chilean art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Nemesio Antúnez

Nemesio Antúnez Zañartu (Born in Santiago, May 4, 1918 - May 19, 1993) was a Chilean painter and engraver who founded Workshop 99.

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