Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Tom Marioni, ink, 1977
Untitled, by Tom Marioni, ink, 1977

Untitled is an ink print by Tom Marioni. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1977 portfolio of seven mezzotints by Tom Marioni, an American artist associated with the Conceptual Art movement.

Subject & Meaning

The mezzotints depict a bright, fuzzy light above a dark, flat landscape, evoking a sense of mystery through the interplay of light and shadow.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by its use of mezzotint, a detailed etching technique, to create blurry black-and-white images that blend sky and ground.

History & Provenance

The portfolio is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Marioni's influence on Conceptual Art, a movement he contributed to from the 1960s onwards.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Tom Marioni

Artist

Tom Marioni

Tom Marioni (born 1937) is an American artist and educator, known for his conceptual artwork.

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