Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Amèrico Balán. It dates from 1934 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1934, this woodcut by Amèrico Balán is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art. Executed in the traditional relief printing technique, the image presents a solitary figure seated on a plain stool, rendered with the characteristic bold lines and flat areas of color typical of woodcut work.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure is a man dressed in a hat, shirt and trousers, his legs crossed as he holds a cup in his right hand and a spoon in his left. His expression is neutral and his posture relaxed, suggesting a moment of quiet contemplation or a simple act of drinking or eating.
Technique & Style
Balán employed the woodcut process, carving the design into a wooden block and printing it onto paper. The medium’s capacity for strong, graphic lines is evident in the crisp outlines and the limited, flat color palette, which together give the composition a stark, tactile quality.
History & Provenance
The print was produced in the early 1930s, a period when Balán was active in the Spanish printmaking scene. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains accessible to the public as an example of mid‑twentieth‑century woodcut practice.
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