Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Anne Goldthwaite. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created around 1928, this untitled drypoint by Anne Goldthwaite resides in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The work consists of a single sheet of paper on which a reclining nude is rendered in a loose, gestural manner. The composition is minimal, with the figure occupying most of the space and a faint suggestion of a wall or arch above.
Subject & Meaning
The image presents a solitary nude figure lying on its side, one arm tucked beneath the head and the other resting on the hip. The pose conveys a moment of quiet repose, while the sparse background eliminates narrative detail, directing attention to the body's form and the intimacy of the private gesture.
Technique & Style
Executed in drypoint, Goldthwaite employed a needle to incise swift, light lines into the paper’s surface, producing a sketch‑like quality. The marks are intentionally rough and unfinished, giving the print an immediacy that resembles a study rather than a polished final piece. The paper’s slight yellowing adds an aged, tactile dimension to the work.
History & Provenance
The print dates to the late 1920s, a period when Goldthwaite was exploring printmaking alongside her painting practice. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings through acquisition, where it remains part of the institution’s representation of early twentieth‑century American print media.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anne Goldthwaite was an American painter and printmaker and an advocate of women's rights and equal rights.
