Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Richard Smith. It dates from 1971 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Richard Smith's Untitled, created in 1971, is a print held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is an abstract work executed in etching and aquatint.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a grid of thin black lines on a white background, forming small squares. Some squares contain diagonal lines sloping from top left to bottom right, culminating in a large triangle in the bottom right corner.
Technique & Style
The use of etching and aquatint techniques allows for the creation of intricate, high-contrast patterns. The grid and diagonal lines produce a geometric, abstract composition characteristic of Smith's style.
Artist & collection
