Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Carroll Cloar. It dates from 1940 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1940 lithograph by Carroll Cloar, an American artist known for his surrealist depictions of Southern US themes. The print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts five men in a line, with the central figure embracing a younger man, set against a rural backdrop featuring a fence, house, and store sign. The scene evokes a sense of timelessness and nostalgia, referencing a disappearing rural past.
Technique & Style
Cloar employed lithography to achieve sharp lines and textured shading, characteristic of his style, which blends realism with dreamlike imagery.
History & Provenance
Born in Arkansas in 1913, Cloar drew on childhood memories and family photographs to inform his work, establishing his reputation with prints like Untitled.
Artist & collection
Artist
Carroll Cloar (January 18, 1913 – April 10, 1993) was a nationally known 20th-century painter born in Earle, Arkansas, who focused his work on surreal views of Southern U.S.
