Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint painting by Richard Artschwager. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1963 painting by Richard Artschwager, comprising a gray, faux wood-grain surface on a square board encased in a metal frame.
Subject & Meaning
The work blurs the line between functional object and art, evoking furniture such as a tabletop or cabinet door through its form and simulated wood grain.
Technique & Style
Artschwager employed synthetic polymer paint to achieve a smooth, uniform texture, juxtaposing the organic appearance of wood with the industrial feel of the metal frame.
Context
Produced during a period when Artschwager's practice intersected with Pop Art, Conceptual art, and Minimalism, Untitled reflects his exploration of materiality and form.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Ernst Artschwager (December 26, 1923 – February 9, 2013) was an American painter, illustrator and sculptor. His work has associations with Pop Art, Conceptual art and Minimalism.
