Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Don Eddy. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1972 lithograph by Don Eddy, part of a ten-print portfolio, currently in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a man in yellow pants standing beside two vintage automobiles (circa 1940s-1950s). One car, red and encircled by a chain, suggests obstruction or protection, while the other, green with a Mercedes grille, adds to the scene’s nostalgic and possibly symbolic landscape. The man holds an indeterminate small object.
Technique & Style
Characterized by bold, flat colors and simple, defined shapes, the work exemplifies a stylized approach, leveraging the inherent qualities of lithography to create a visually striking image set against a uniformly blue sky.
History & Provenance
Created in 1972, the lithograph is now part of The Museum of Modern Art’s collection, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.
Context
The use of vintage cars and bold graphic elements situates the work within a mid-20th-century aesthetic, possibly commenting on the relationship between the individual, technology, and the passage of time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Don Eddy is a contemporary representational painter. He gained recognition in American art around 1970 amid a group of artists that critics and dealers identified as Photorealists or Hyperrealists, based on their work's…
