Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Bruce Conner. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1965 lithograph by Bruce Conner, part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. The print features a square composition with a yellow border enclosing a black central field.
Subject & Meaning
The central black area contains a series of concentric circles, each with increasingly intricate internal patterns as they diminish in size towards the center. This visual arrangement may evoke themes of depth, progression, or focal convergence.
Technique & Style
The lithograph exhibits pronounced texture and depth, likely achieved through Conner's manipulation of the lithographic process. The stark contrast between the yellow border and black field enhances visual engagement.
History & Provenance
Created in 1965, the work is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art, indicating its recognition within the modern art canon.
Context
While specific contextual themes are not immediately apparent from the work's visual elements, its creation in 1965 situates it within the broader experimental and expressive movements of the mid-20th century.
Legacy
As part of MoMA's collection, 'Untitled' contributes to the institutional narrative of Bruce Conner's oeuvre, though its individual impact or influence on subsequent artists is not explicitly defined by its current description.
Artist & collection
Artist
Bruce Conner was an American artist who worked with assemblage, film, drawing, sculpture, painting, collage, and photography.
