Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Richard Bosman. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Richard Bosman's 1984 print, Untitled, is an etching and carborundum work that showcases the artist's distinctive style and thematic preoccupations.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two figures in a small boat navigating turbulent waters, conveying a sense of struggle and tension through bold, rough lines and stark contrasts between dark waves and light figures.
Technique & Style
Bosman employed etching and carborundum techniques to achieve the work's expressive, textured quality, characteristic of the Neo-expressionist movement.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, and was created by an artist associated with the New York collective Colab, who participated in the 1980 'Times Square Show'.
Context
Bosman's work reflects his interests in crime, adventure, and rural Americana, drawing on pop culture representations of violence and romance.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Bosman (born 1944) is an American artist, educator, and illustrator. Bosman is best known for his paintings and prints. His work is often related to crime, adventure, and disaster narratives; rural Americana;…
