Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Cyril E. Power. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Cyril Edward Power's 'Untitled' is a linoleum cut print created around 1930. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a dense arrangement of faces with varied features, such as large eyes and zigzag hair, overlapping to create a dynamic composition. The imagery is characterized by bold shapes and patterns.
Technique & Style
Power employed the linoleum cut technique, carving into linoleum blocks to produce the print's crisp lines and flat, striking colors. The resulting image is marked by deep blues, creamy whites, and sharp black lines.
History & Provenance
Cyril Edward Power, an English artist and co-founder of the Grosvenor School of Modern Art, produced 'Untitled' as part of his linocut print oeuvre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Cyril Edward Power (17 December 1872 – 25 May 1951) was an English artist best known for his linocut prints, long-standing artistic partnership with artist Sybil Andrews and for co-founding the Grosvenor School of Modern Art in London in…
