Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Shaun O'Dell, ink, 2005
Untitled, by Shaun O'Dell, ink, 2005

Untitled is an ink print by Shaun O'Dell. It dates from 2005 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 2005 print by Shaun O'Dell, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines aquatint and etching techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a large blue circle, resembling a planet or aquatic sphere, with tiny figures and a boat on its surface. Below, a town with buildings and a river is situated under a jagged cliff, suggesting a juxtaposition of two distinct worlds.

Technique & Style

The artwork features flat, simple colors and a mix of line and shading, creating a sense of both solidity and dreaminess. The precise application of color and line evokes a naive style, similar to a child's drawing, but with a more controlled execution.

Artist & collection

Artist

Shaun O'Dell

Shaun O'Dell (b. 1968) was an American artist, born in Beeville.

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