Untitled 1967 — Fine Art

Untitled 1967 by Lee Bontecou shows a dark opening set inside a lighter field. The edges of the central shape carry small torn and pressed lines. Grey and black sit against a soft ground so the dark shape feels heavier than the rest.

This fine art print sits on a wall with little natural light. A dark frame on a pale wall keeps the central dark shape set apart. The matte surface keeps the greys from shining under a lamp.

It works on a bedroom wall above a low bed. From the bedside you notice the torn edges and the dark centre first. The quiet tones settle into the space without drawing the eye away from the room.