Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Anne Goldthwaite. It dates from 1934 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1934, this lithograph by Anne Goldthwaite is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art. Executed in the print medium, the work measures a modest size typical of lithographic sheets and presents a quiet domestic scene rendered in a restrained palette.
Subject & Meaning
The composition shows a woman seated in a chair, adjusting a child’s clothing. The child, standing and looking downward, wears a simple dress and shoes. The interaction is intimate and unhurried, suggesting themes of care, routine, and the understated moments that shape everyday life.
Technique & Style
Goldthwaite employs the lithographic process to achieve soft tonal gradations, using light and shadow to model the figures. The muted hues and delicate line work create a sense of depth while maintaining a calm, contemplative atmosphere. The back‑turned figure and obscured face focus attention on gesture rather than identity.
History & Provenance
The print entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings after its creation in the mid‑1930s, though details of its acquisition are not widely recorded. It remains an example of Goldthwaite’s printmaking practice during a period when she explored domestic subjects through a modernist lens.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anne Goldthwaite was an American painter and printmaker and an advocate of women's rights and equal rights.
