Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Ellsworth Kelly. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1997 lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly, part of a diverse portfolio featuring various printmaking techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a large white quarter-circle shape with a flat bottom edge, positioned off-center to the right, against a solid dark gray background. The bold geometric form creates a striking visual effect through contrast.
Technique & Style
Kelly's work is characterized by an emphasis on line, color, and form, often employing bright hues and simple shapes. This lithograph exemplifies his hard-edge style, marked by bold, geometric forms and a focus on color contrast.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ellsworth Kelly (May 31, 1923 – December 27, 2015) was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker associated with hard-edge painting, Color field painting and minimalism.
