Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Tony Bevan. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1993 drypoint by Tony Bevan, is a print held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art. The work presents a close-up portrait of a man, characterized by expressive, thick black lines against a dark, textured background.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, a man with his mouth agape, conveys intense emotion, suggesting a shout or gasp. The raw, uneven quality of the lines amplifies the sense of urgency or distress.
Technique & Style
Bevan employed drypoint, a technique involving direct scratching into a metal plate, to achieve the print's distinctive, scratchy, and high-contrast visual language.
History & Provenance
Created in 1993, the print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.
Artist & collection
Artist
Tony Bevan is a British painter, known for his psychologically charged images of people at the edge of respectable society.
