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Untitled, by Liliana Porter, ink, 1981

Untitled

Liliana Porter

1981

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1981 ink by Liliana Porter, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Liliana Porter
When & what style?
1981
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image is a photoetching with aquatint, a type of printmaking technique. The artwork features a landscape with a figure in the center, surrounded by text that appears to be from an old book or newspaper. The text is not legible, but it adds a sense of texture and depth to the piece. The use of photoetching with aquatint gives the artwork a unique, dreamlike quality. The combination of the landscape and the figure creates a sense of narrative, inviting the viewer to imagine a story behind the image. To learn more about the techniques used in this piece, you can explore the world of etching, drypoint, and aquatint.

About the artist

Portrait of Liliana Porter
Artist

Liliana Porter

Liliana Porter is an Argentine contemporary artist working in a wide variety of media, including photography, printmaking, painting, drawing, installation, video, theater, and public art.

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