Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Paolo Boni. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Paolo Boni's Untitled, created in 1965, is a print made using engraving, etching, and scratching techniques on riveted metal plates.
Technique & Style
The artwork features a textured, layered composition achieved through the manipulation of metal plates. The artist employed various tools to carve and scratch the metal, creating depth and visual interest through the interplay of light and shadow.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated figure wearing a hat, formed from abstracted shapes resembling torn fabric or crumpled paper. The use of scratched lines, smooth areas, and dotted textures adds to the figure's complexity.
History & Provenance
Untitled is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
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