Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Carmen Herrera. It dates from 2021 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 2021 lithograph by Carmen Herrera, a Cuban-American abstract artist. The work is characterized by its simplicity and geometric form.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a square divided into two equal halves, one black and one orange, with a sharp, clean edge between them. The composition is non-representational, focusing on the relationship between the two colors and the dividing line.
Technique & Style
Herrera employed a minimalist approach, using only two colors and a straight line to create the composition. The lithograph's clean lines and flat colors reflect her geometric abstraction style.
History & Provenance
Carmen Herrera was born in Havana in 1915 and spent much of her career in New York City, where her work gained recognition later in life. Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carmen Herrera (May 31, 1915 – February 12, 2022) was a Cuban-born American abstract, minimalist visual artist and painter.
