Untitled
1997
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1997
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1997 ink by Matthew Barney, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This image shows a woman in a dramatic pose, dressed in a long, dark gown with a high collar. She stands inside a bold, black Y-shaped frame with curved arms ending in circles. The background is a grid of small squares, all in shades of gray and black. Her hair is styled up, and her face is pale with dark, smudged makeup. The woman’s shadowy face and the way the image is printed—with raised textures and metallic sheen—stand out. This isn’t just a flat picture; it’s layered with different printing methods. Check out how this piece uses lithography.
