Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Alfred Manessier. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1950 lithograph by Alfred Manessier, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print features overlapping pink and black shapes on a brownish background, characterized by sharp angles and bold colors. Uneven lines suggest a rapid drawing process, with varying densities creating contrast between dark solid areas and fading sections.
Technique & Style
Manessier utilized lithography, a printing method that allows colors to remain distinct and unblended, sitting side by side. This technique enabled the artist to achieve the print's bold, graphic quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alfred Manessier was a non-figurative French painter, stained glass artist, and tapestry designer, part of the new School of Paris and the Salon de Mai.
