Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a copper drawing by Richard Hunt. It dates from 1979 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled (1979) is a drawing by American sculptor Richard Hunt, executed in copper resist on a circuit board, deviating from traditional sculptural mediums.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts a chaotic arrangement of industrial elements—screws, wires, and gears—on a dark red background, reflecting Hunt's fascination with modern industrial materials.
Technique & Style
Characterized by rough, uneven shapes, the piece blends scratching and resist techniques, yielding sharp, jagged, and occasionally blurred or faded forms.
History & Provenance
Created in 1979, this work aligns with Hunt's pioneering use of industrial materials, preceding his extensive public commissions across the U.S.
Context
Reflecting Hunt's background in abstract and modernist sculpture, this piece combines unconventional materials (copper, circuit board) in a non-traditional 'drawing' that borders on collage.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Howard Hunt (September 12, 1935 – December 16, 2023) was an American artist and sculptor.
