Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Robert Hudson, ink, 1986
Untitled, by Robert Hudson, ink, 1986

Untitled is an ink print by Robert Hudson. It dates from 1986 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

This untitled print is a work by American artist Robert Hudson, created in 1986 using a combination of etching and aquatint techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print features two overlapping squares, each containing a wireframe cube drawn in bold black lines. The squares have distinct textures and colors, with one being pale green and speckled, and the other pink with a swirly pattern.

Technique & Style

Hudson employed a mix of textures and visual effects to create a sense of depth and difference between the shapes. The use of etching and aquatint allowed for the varied textures and bold lines that characterize the work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Robert Hudson

Robert H. Hudson (born September 8, 1938 – June 14, 2024) was an American visual artist. He is known for his funk art assemblage of metal sculptures, but he has also worked in painting and printmaking. Hudson lived and…

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