Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Robert Wilson, ink, 1977
Untitled, by Robert Wilson, ink, 1977

Untitled is an ink print by Robert Wilson. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1977 etching by Robert Wilson, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a simple, light-colored rectangle with a faintly outlined tall, narrow pole, topped with a small square and based on a wider platform. The precise, thin lines evoke a sketch-like quality.

Technique & Style

The artist employed etching, a process where ink fills scratched lines on a metal plate, creating marks that stand out against the pale background. The technique involves using acid to etch the design onto the plate.

Artist & collection

Artist

Robert Wilson

Robert Wilson (1941–2025) was an American artist.

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