Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Ron Kowalke. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1965 print by American artist Ron Kowalke, created using etching and aquatint techniques. The work is a black-and-white depiction of a figure in a dimly lit room.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a draped figure with a hidden face standing in a shadowy room, accompanied by a small, still animal on the floor. The scene is characterized by a sense of darkness and quiet.
Technique & Style
Kowalke employed shading to achieve a somber atmosphere, with selective lighting on the figure and floor. The use of etching and aquatint techniques is evident in the print's texture and tonal range.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Kowalke, born in 1936, studied at several institutions before earning his MFA in 1960 and later teaching at various universities until his retirement in 2000.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ron Leory Kowalke (born 1936, died February 26, 2021) was an American painter, printmaker, sculptor, and art educator born in Chicago.
