Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Antonio Segui, ink, 1964
Untitled, by Antonio Segui, ink, 1964

Untitled is an ink print by Antonio Segui. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled, a 1964 lithograph by Antonio Segui, is a densely composed black-and-white print characterized by its expressive, sketchy quality and eclectic assortment of figures and elements.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a disparate array of subjects, including a hunched figure leaning over a blurry companion, a skeletal figure with a pole, and scattered face-filled panels conveying various emotions. The inclusion of nonsensical scribbled notes ("MAMATALINDA") adds to the work's enigmatic nature.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, the piece showcases thick, uneven lines and a mix of defined and blurry forms, reflecting a deliberate, expressive approach to the medium.

History & Provenance

Created in 1964, the lithograph is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Antonio Segui

Artist

Antonio Segui

Antonio Hugo Seguí was an Argentine cartoonist, painter, engraver, book illustrator, and sculptor, who lived and worked in Paris.

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