Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Rolf Nesch, 1966
Untitled, by Rolf Nesch, 1966

Untitled is a print by Rolf Nesch. It dates from 1966 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a metal relief print created by Rolf Nesch in 1966, held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a face and a curved shape below it, formed by darker metal pieces against a background of bright, shiny dots in yellow, orange, and white.

Technique & Style

Nesch used real metal bits to build up the image, creating a textured, three-dimensional effect with rough edges that catch the light, and bold colors including reds, greens, and golds.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Rolf Nesch

Artist

Rolf Nesch

Rolf Nesch was a German-born Norwegian expressionist artist, especially noted for his printmaking.

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