Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Clement Meadmore. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The curves and angles don’t quite match real-world objects, but they look like they could be parts of a structure.
This drawing shows six simple shapes—flat planes meeting curved edges—like building corners cut at odd angles. Each shape floats against a plain white background, outlined in thin, steady lines. The curves and angles don’t quite match real-world objects, but they look like they could be parts of a structure.
The artist signed it in the corner with the year 1997. These sketches were part of a set of forty prints made the same way.
Next, check out how this work was made with lithography.
Overview
Untitled is a 1997 lithograph by Clement Meadmore, part of a portfolio of forty prints, currently in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The work features six abstract, geometric shapes with flat planes and curved edges, resembling architectural fragments at unconventional angles, set against a plain white background.
Technique & Style
Characterized by thin, steady outlines, the lithograph showcases Meadmore's use of lithography to create precise, minimalist forms that blur the line between abstract composition and suggestive, real-world references.
History & Provenance
Created in 1997, the piece is signed and dated by the artist in the corner, with its provenance traced to The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Clement Meadmore was an Australian-American furniture designer and sculptor known for massive outdoor steel sculptures.
