Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Richard Hamilton in 1984.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Richard Hamilton , 1984

Untitled is an ink print by Richard Hamilton. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled, a 1984 etching and aquatint print by Richard Hamilton, features a grid of faint, wobbly lines resembling a blurred photograph. The indistinct forms suggest a figure, but clarity is intentionally obscured.

Subject & Meaning

This work is part of a series inspired by James Joyce’s *Ulysses*. Hamilton repeatedly reinterpreted a single scene, progressively diminishing its distinctness to evoke the fading of memory.

Technique & Style

The print showcases Hamilton’s use of etching and aquatint to achieve soft, blurry effects. The technique of layering and reworking lines contributes to the work’s dreamy, receding quality.

History & Provenance

Created in 1984, *Untitled* is now part of The Museum of Modern Art’s collection. While distinct from his earlier pop art contributions, it reflects Hamilton’s ongoing experimentation with image manipulation.

Context

Hamilton’s broader practice included seminal pop art works like *Just what is it that makes today's homes so different, so appealing?* (1956). *Untitled* diverges from this, instead exploring the erosion of visual memory.

Legacy

This piece exemplifies Hamilton’s influence on conceptual and printmaking practices, particularly in how he explores the relationship between representation, perception, and the fleeting nature of memory.