Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Red Grooms. It dates from 1976 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Red Grooms created the etching 'Untitled' in 1976, a black-and-white print characterized by its dense, layered composition and rough texture.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a juxtaposition of two figures—a seated, bearded man in formal attire and a woman in a flowing dress holding a guitar—set against a chaotic, dreamlike cityscape background.
Technique & Style
The etching is marked by scratchy, layered lines, giving it a handmade feel. It is signed by the artist as a proof print, indicating its status as a trial impression.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art, created by Red Grooms, an American artist born Charles Rogers Grooms in 1937.
Artist & collection
Artist
Red Grooms (born Charles Rogers Grooms on June 7, 1937) is an American multimedia artist best known for his colorful pop-art constructions depicting frenetic scenes of modern urban life.
