Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Esteban Vicente. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1965 lithograph by Esteban Vicente, is characterized by bold, flat shapes in black, brown, and red against a light background, with sparse, thin black lines and thick, expressive paint application.
Subject & Meaning
The work is non-representational, prioritizing color and form over depictive content, with red patches applied in an apparently spontaneous manner.
Technique & Style
Vicente utilized lithography to achieve a distinctive, high-relief texture, with paint sitting thickly on the surface, emphasizing the materiality of the print.
History & Provenance
Created in 1965, the lithograph is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Esteban Vicente Pérez was a Spanish American painter born in Turégano, Spain. He was one of the first generation of New York School abstract expressionists. He identified as an antifascist.
