Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Andy Warhol. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1965 screenprint by Andy Warhol, part of a portfolio that includes nine other screenprints and one lithograph. The work is a black-and-white portrait of a smiling individual with short dark hair and a light scarf.
Technique & Style
The image was created using screenprinting, a process that involves pushing ink through a screen to produce a repeated, stencil-like effect. The resulting print has a rough, grainy texture and flat, solid colors, lacking shadows and details.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a smiling person, but the subject's identity is not specified. Warhol's use of a photographic source image and mechanical reproduction techniques reflects his interest in exploring themes related to mass media and celebrity culture.
History & Provenance
The print is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, indicating its significance within Warhol's oeuvre and the broader context of 20th-century art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Andy Warhol ( ; born Andrew Warhola Jr.; August 6, 1928 – February 22, 1987) was an American artist and filmmaker.
