Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Susan Rothenberg. It dates from 1988 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1988 print, Untitled, is a mixed-media work by Susan Rothenberg, combining etching, aquatint, drypoint, roulette, and chine collé techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two human figures in a loose, expressive style, with minimal detail and bold lines, set against a mottled grey background that suggests texture or shadows.
Technique & Style
Rothenberg's use of various printmaking techniques creates a dynamic tension between figuration and abstraction, characteristic of her broader artistic practice.
Context
Untitled is part of Rothenberg's expansion into printmaking in the late 1980s, a period during which she continued to explore the balance between representation and abstraction.
Artist & collection
Artist
Susan Charna Rothenberg (January 20, 1945 – May 18, 2020) was an American contemporary painter, printmaker, sculptor, and draughtswoman.
