Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Walter De Maria. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Walter De Maria's 1973 'Untitled' is a photograph included in a diverse portfolio of prints and other media, showcasing the artist's experimentation with various techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The photograph depicts a serene salt lake, its calm surface mirroring the surrounding landscape, with a distant mountain range fading into the pale sky, evoking a sense of stillness and vastness.
Technique & Style
The work is part of a mixed-media portfolio featuring screenprints, lithographs, and other printmaking techniques, highlighting De Maria's systematic approach to art-making across different mediums.
Context
De Maria's practice spanned sculpture, drawing, and installation, and this photograph reflects his engagement with diverse mediums and conceptual approaches characteristic of 1960s art movements.
Artist & collection
Artist
Walter Joseph De Maria (October 1, 1935 – July 25, 2013) was an American artist, sculptor, illustrator and composer, who lived and worked in New York City.
