Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by James Rosenquist. It dates from 1999 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1999 photogravure print by James Rosenquist, an American artist associated with the pop art movement.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a ghostly figure on a bench, set against a blurred, nocturnal cityscape or dreamscape. The image's ambiguity and rough texture evoke a half-remembered memory.
Technique & Style
The photogravure process allowed for varied ink density, creating a textured, uneven effect that adds to the image's dreamlike quality. Rosenquist's use of this technique reflects his interest in printmaking and mass media's influence on perception.
Context
Rosenquist's background in sign painting and his exploration of consumer culture are evident in his blending of commercial techniques with everyday imagery.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Albert Rosenquist (November 29, 1933 – March 31, 2017) was an American artist and one of the proponents of the pop art movement.
