Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor print by Kiki Smith. It dates from 2001 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Kiki Smith's Untitled is a 2001 print that combines etching, aquatint, drypoint, and watercolor.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts five small rodents traversing a dark, damp surface, set against a background that gradates from deep navy to a pale upper section, evoking a sky or water. The animals' varied movements and textured fur are rendered in detail.
Technique & Style
Smith employed a mix of printmaking techniques, including etching and aquatint, and added watercolor by hand. The resulting image features sharp animal details against a softer, more blurred background.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kiki Smith is a German-born American artist whose work has addressed the themes of sex, birth and regeneration.
