Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Carlos Mérida. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1977 screenprint by Carlos Mérida, is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. This abstract work combines geometric shapes and a restrained color palette.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is non-representational, focusing on abstract composition. Geometric forms and color relationships are central to the work's meaning, inviting interpretation through visual interaction.
Technique & Style
Mérida employed screenprinting to achieve textured, bold shapes. Dominant colors include black, blue, and orange, accented with green, purple, and brown, set against a predominantly black background.
History & Provenance
Created in 1977, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carlos Mérida was a Guatemalan artist and naturalized Mexican who was one of the first to fuse European modern painting to Latin American themes, especially those related to Guatemala and Mexico.
