Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Adja Yunkers. It dates from 1966 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The artist's signature and the year 1966 are visible at the bottom of the artwork, indicating its creation and publication dates.
This abstract artwork features a prominent blue shape resembling a pencil tip, angled from the top left to the bottom right. Below it, a blue strip with a jagged edge adds texture to the composition.
The artist's signature and the year 1966 are visible at the bottom of the artwork, indicating its creation and publication dates. The use of lithography with embossing adds a tactile quality to the piece.
To explore more works like this, visit the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.
Overview
This 1966 print, titled 'Untitled', is a lithograph with embossing by Adja Yunkers, an abstract artist who settled in the United States after studying across Europe.
Subject & Meaning
The abstract composition features a blue shape resembling a pencil tip, angled from top left to bottom right, accompanied by a blue strip with a jagged edge below it, adding texture to the work.
Technique & Style
The lithograph incorporates embossing, giving the piece a tactile quality. It is part of a diverse portfolio that showcases various print techniques, including screenprints, lithographs, and an etching.
History & Provenance
Created in 1966, 'Untitled' is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Yunkers signed and dated the work at the bottom, confirming its creation and publication dates.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adja Yunkers (born Adolf Eduard Vilhelm Junker; 1900–1983) was an American abstract painter and printmaker.
