Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Alan Davie. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a lithograph by Alan Davie, created in 1972, as part of a diverse portfolio of prints. It is held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print combines symbolic and abstract elements, featuring a playing card spade, sun, cross, and wavy line on the left, and a blocky figure with a crescent moon face on the right. The imagery is rendered in flat, vibrant colors.
Technique & Style
The work showcases Davie's loose and playful style, achieved through lithography, a printmaking technique that allows for expressive and spontaneous mark-making. The flat colors and bold shapes contribute to the overall sense of playfulness.
History & Provenance
The artist signed the print 'for my dearly loved master Pablo Picasso', indicating a personal connection or admiration. The print is part of a larger portfolio created by Davie in 1972.
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