Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by William Fares. It dates from 1979 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1979 print by William Fares, combining embossed etching and stencil techniques. The work features a central, abstract gray shape with rough, uneven edges on a white background, accompanied by scattered, textured marks.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts an ambiguous, non-representational form, emphasizing abstraction over recognizable subject matter. The focus lies in the interplay of texture, elevation, and visual tactility.
Technique & Style
Fares employed a dual approach: etching for the textured, bumpy ground and stencil with embossing to create the raised, slightly three-dimensional central shape, inviting a tactile response.
History & Provenance
Created in 1979, the print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
