Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by David Alfaro Siqueiros. It dates from 1945 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a lithograph by David Alfaro Siqueiros, dated to around 1945. The print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts a woman's face and hair in profile, rendered in loose, expressive lines that convey a sense of spontaneity. The image is set against a plain white background, with the subject's head and hair defined by shades of brown and tan.
Technique & Style
The print's rough, unfinished quality is a result of its loose lines and scribble-like marks. As a lithograph, it was created using a stone or plate and ink, a process that allows for a range of tonal values and textures.
History & Provenance
This impression is marked as 'proof W 3/25', indicating it is one of 25 early test prints, and bears the artist's signature in the form 'A. Siqueiros'.
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.
