Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Anni Albers in 1972.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Anni Albers , 1972

Untitled is an ink print by Anni Albers. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1972, this offset lithograph by Anni Albers presents a disciplined arrangement of geometric forms across two horizontal bands.

Created in 1972, this offset lithograph by Anni Albers presents a disciplined arrangement of geometric forms across two horizontal bands. The upper band consists of a tight grid of small red triangles and gray squares, while the lower band repeats a similar motif with a slight offset that disrupts the regularity. The stark contrast between vivid red and muted gray emphasizes the work’s abstract, pattern‑based visual language.

Subject & Meaning

The piece does not depict a narrative scene; instead it explores the interplay of repetition and variation. By shifting the lower row of shapes, Albers introduces a subtle sense of motion within an otherwise static grid, evoking the rhythmic qualities of woven textiles and the modular logic of mosaic design. The work invites viewers to consider how simple forms generate complex visual effects.

Technique & Style

Executed as an offset lithograph, the image relies on precise registration to achieve the crisp edges of the triangles and squares. Albers’ background in textile design informs the systematic arrangement of the motifs, while the choice of a limited palette underscores her modernist commitment to reduction and clarity. The print’s flat color fields and clean lines reflect her ongoing investigation of geometric abstraction.

History & Provenance

Anni Albers, a former Bauhaus student known for integrating weaving with modernist principles, produced this print during the later stage of her career. The work entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings of mid‑20th‑century printmaking, illustrating Albers’ contribution to both textile art and graphic media.