Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Richard Estes, ink, 1979
Untitled, by Richard Estes, ink, 1979

Untitled is an ink print by Richard Estes. It dates from 1979 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1979 screenprint by Richard Estes, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a city street scene viewed through a large, dark window frame, featuring parked cars and a modern building with reflective glass walls.

Technique & Style

Estes employed sharp details and a photorealistic approach to capture the reflections and play of light on the buildings and cars, creating a crisp, modern image.

Context

This work is characteristic of Estes' style, which often explores city views and the interplay of light and reflection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Richard Estes

Artist

Richard Estes

Richard Estes is an American artist, best known for his photorealist paintings. The paintings generally consist of reflective, clean, and inanimate city and geometric landscapes. He is regarded as one of the founders of…

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