Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Albert Gleizes. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1921, this lithograph by Albert Gleizes is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Executed in black ink on a light‑colored ground, the work presents a composition of intersecting geometric forms that generate a palpable sense of tension and motion.
Subject & Meaning
The central element is a large, ambiguous shape that may suggest a figure or an object, surrounded by circles, rectangles, and other angular motifs. The overlapping planes and contrasting directions imply a dynamic interaction, inviting viewers to contemplate the balance between stability and flux.
Technique & Style
Gleizes employed the lithographic process, drawing bold, thick lines directly onto the stone surface. The stark black silhouettes against a beige field highlight his interest in pure abstraction and the expressive potential of line, echoing the geometric experimentation of early twentieth‑century modernism.
History & Provenance
After its production in 1921, the print entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains on view. Its acquisition reflects MoMA’s early commitment to documenting the development of abstract art in the interwar period.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Gleizes was a French artist, theoretician, philosopher, a self-proclaimed founder of Cubism and an influence on the School of Paris.
