Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Designer Unidentified, ink, 1967
Untitled, by Designer Unidentified, ink, 1967

Untitled is an ink print by Designer Unidentified. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1967 print by an unidentified designer, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is a letterpress tag with additional stamped ink elements.

Subject & Meaning

The tag features Italian text, including the title 'Teatro La Piccola Commenda' and an address, suggesting a connection to a theatrical event or venue. The worn appearance and attached green string imply a functional origin, possibly as an invitation or ticket.

Technique & Style

The tag was produced using letterpress, with further embellishments added through stamped ink. The resulting design is simple, with a focus on typography and a muted color scheme, giving the piece a utilitarian feel.

Artist & collection

Artist

Designer Unidentified

She kept a rubber stamp of her own thumbprint in her desk drawer—ink it, press it on scrap paper, then scratch out the edges with a nail until the ridges blurred into something unreadable.

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