Untitled
1986
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1986 by James Nares, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows a rough, textured scene with two animals—one looks like a horse, the other a deer—trapped in tangled branches. The background is a soft pink, while the branches and animals are painted in thick, messy strokes of brown and blue. The lines are uneven, almost like they were scratched or smeared. The artist used a printing technique called *monotype*, where ink is applied directly to a plate and then pressed onto paper. This makes each piece unique, with visible marks and texture. Try looking up *impasto* to see how this painting’s thick, raised brushstrokes compare.
