Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by David Alfaro Siqueiros. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1937 lithograph by Mexican artist David Alfaro Siqueiros, currently in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a profile view of a man with short, wavy hair and a deeply lined face, conveying a sense of intensity or solemnity. The plain background and partial collar suggest a focus on the subject's character rather than context.
Technique & Style
Siqueiros employed rough, textured lines to sculpturally render the man's features, imparting a sense of urgency and deliberate haste to the portrait.
History & Provenance
Created in 1937, the work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Alfaro Siqueiros was a Mexican social realist painter, best known for his large public murals using the latest in equipment, materials and technique.
