Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Colin Self, ink, 1968
Untitled, by Colin Self, ink, 1968

Untitled is an ink print by Colin Self. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a screenprint by Colin Self, part of a portfolio of eight prints created in 1968.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a close-up view of a car's front end, rendered in bright orange-yellow against a dark background. The car's design is simplified, with an emphasis on its basic forms, such as round headlights and a barred grill.

Technique & Style

The screenprint features a textured, stencil-like quality due to the heavy application of ink, characteristic of the screenprinting process.

History & Provenance

The print is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Colin Self

Artist

Colin Self

Colin E Self is an English Pop Artist whose work has addressed the theme of Cold War politics.

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