Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Ernest Trova. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1975 screenprint by Ernest Trova, part of a diverse portfolio of prints that includes various techniques such as lithography, etching, and aquatint.
Subject & Meaning
The print features two striped circles against a dark background, each containing a white, abstracted figure. The circles are accompanied by the letter combinations 'I P C' and 'S A S O', which may hold significance for the artist or viewer.
Technique & Style
Trova employed simple shapes and bold colors to create a balanced yet slightly unsettling composition. The use of screenprinting allowed for vibrant, graphic imagery characteristic of his style.
History & Provenance
This print is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, indicating its significance within Trova's oeuvre and the broader context of 1970s printmaking.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ernest Tino Trova was a self-trained American surrealist and pop art painter and sculptor.
