The photograph “Untitled (Motion-Sound)” was created by the artist Ralph Eugene Meatyard, dating back to the period between 1970 and 1971. On first inspection, the image appears to be a black-and-white photograph capturing a natural scene possibly representing a wooded area. The image is rich in texture, with various forms of foliage, branches, and what might be either underbrush or grass, creating an intricate interplay of light and shadow. The absence of leaves suggests it might be set in late autumn or winter. There is no immediate presence of motion or sound apparent in the stillness of the photograph, yet the choice of title might suggest these elements are inferred or imagined by the artist.
