Untitled
1953
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1953
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1953 ink by Carlos Faz Caimus, depicting Lamentation of Christ, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This etching shows a dark plaza at night with faint, ghostly figures and a shadowy building. The lines are rough and scratchy—this is drypoint, where the artist scratches straight into the metal plate. The scene feels eerie and still, like a moment frozen just before something happens. Caimus made this in 1953, the same year he died. It’s his last known work, and the title hints at death lurking in everyday places. Look for the sharp contrast between light and dark in the background. It’s a quiet hint at how he used shadows to shape the mood. Find more of his work at The Museum of Modern Art.
Carlos Faz Caimus (1931–1953) was a Chilean artist.
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