Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by David Storey. It dates from 1999 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1999, this untitled lithograph by David Storey belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The work is composed of stark, geometric forms rendered in vivid hues, presenting a simplified yet striking visual language that invites close inspection.
Subject & Meaning
At the center of the composition a solitary black figure raises its arms, accented by a blue belt and a red hat. Behind it, the picture plane divides into orange and white fields, while two yellow discs rest on the lower edge, suggesting a playful, almost schematic narrative.
Technique & Style
Storey employed traditional lithography, drawing directly onto a smooth stone or metal plate. This process permits the artist to apply successive layers of pigment, producing bold, confident lines and flat areas of color that retain a tactile, slightly uneven quality despite their graphic precision.
History & Provenance
Since its creation, the print has been part of the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings, where it is displayed as an example of late‑20th‑century printmaking. Its presence in the institution’s collection underscores the museum’s commitment to preserving works that explore the intersection of abstraction and figurative suggestion.
Artist & collection
Artist
David Malcolm Storey was an English playwright, screenwriter, award-winning novelist and a professional rugby league player.
