Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Adolph Gottlieb. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1972 aquatint print by Adolph Gottlieb, part of a diverse portfolio featuring various printmaking techniques. It is currently in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features a prominent red circle suspended above a black grid set against a white background. The circle's heavy, oppressive presence is palpable, exerting a sense of downward pressure on the grid.
Technique & Style
Gottlieb employed a combination of aquatint, screenprinting, and etching to achieve the work's layered, textured effect. Notably, the aquatint technique contributes to the soft, nuanced tones within the piece.
History & Provenance
Created in 1972, Untitled is among the last works produced by Gottlieb before his death. It is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Context
This late work showcases Gottlieb's continued experimentation with mixed printmaking techniques in his final years, characteristic of his innovative approach to art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adolph Gottlieb was an American abstract expressionist painter who also made sculpture and became a printmaker.
