Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Neil Welliver. It dates from 1982 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1982 woodcut by Neil Welliver, depicts a serene nocturnal landscape. The piece is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The woodcut portrays a peaceful night scene, featuring a dark sky with tiny white stars, a low-hanging crescent moon, a shadowy mountain, and a calm body of water reflected in a patch of land with simple, moonlit vegetation.
Technique & Style
Welliver employed sharp black lines to define shapes, imparting a clean, carved appearance. A muted palette of dark blues and grays reinforces the serene and still atmosphere of the scene.
History & Provenance
Created in 1982, the woodcut is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Neil Gavin Welliver was an American modern artist, best known for his large-scale landscape paintings inspired by the deep woods near his home in Maine.
