“Untitled (From Ten Winter Tools)” is a figurative artwork created by Jim Dine in 1973, which is associated with the Neo-Dada art movement. The artwork, rendered in a monochromatic palette, portrays a solitary fork with a wooden handle prominently centered against an otherwise sparse background. The utensil appears to be firmly lodged in or emerging from soft shading that visually anchors it, creating a striking interplay between the realism of the fork and the abstract nature of its surroundings. The simplicity of the composition, combined with the minute detailing of the fork, underscores the mundane object’s aesthetic and symbolic potential. The piece is signed by the artist at the bottom and is part of a broader series that contemplates typical winter tools.
