Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Ellsworth Kelly. It dates from 2004 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
This painting is five black rectangles split by thin white lines. The shapes look stacked unevenly, like pages of a book left open. Some white edges glow faintly, while others fade into the dark background.
The artist made this in 2004 using a printing method that presses ink onto stone. The simplicity hides how carefully the lines were placed.
Look up lithography to see how this technique works.
Overview
This 2004 lithograph by Ellsworth Kelly is a print comprising five black rectangles separated by thin white lines. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features unevenly stacked black shapes, evoking the image of open book pages. The white edges between the shapes exhibit varying degrees of visibility against the dark background.
Technique & Style
Kelly employed lithography, a printing technique involving ink pressed onto stone, to create the work. The simplicity of the design belies the careful placement of the lines.
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.
