Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Donald Ashcraft. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1953 screenprint by Donald Ashcraft, is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. The work features two prominent shapes against a light background.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dark block containing a white curve on the left, and a black, sack-like form suspended from a rope on the right. The sack is the sole element suggesting weight or dimensionality.
Technique & Style
Ashcraft employed simple, geometric forms and a limited palette of black, white, and gray to achieve a predominantly flat visual effect, characteristic of his use of screenprinting.
History & Provenance
Created in 1953, the work is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
