Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Tanya Kohn, ink, 1978
Untitled, by Tanya Kohn, ink, 1978

Untitled is an ink print by Tanya Kohn. It dates from 1978 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Tanya Kohn's Untitled is a 1978 screenprint held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a solitary figure on a cracked, desert-like terrain with a dark, turbulent sky. The figure's raised arms hold a broken object, surrounded by shadows and jagged shapes, creating a tense atmosphere. The blurred face adds to the enigmatic nature of the scene.

Technique & Style

Kohn employed bold black, brown, and white hues to create sharp contrasts, contributing to the overall sense of unease. The screenprint technique allowed for the bold, graphic application of color.

Artist & collection

Artist

Tanya Kohn

Tanya Kohn was an Ecuadorian artist.

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