Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Faith Ringgold. It dates from 1993 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1993 woodcut by Faith Ringgold, part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. The print depicts two children suspended in mid-air above a bridge, set against a deep blue background with small white specks evoking either stars or snowflakes.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of Untitled focuses on two children—a girl in a red and white patterned dress and a boy in a white shirt with yellow stripes—conveying a sense of joy and freedom through their weightless portrayal.
Technique & Style
Executed as a woodcut, the piece features a graphic style, particularly evident in the bridge's arched and linear composition, which imparts depth and dimensionality to the foreground.
History & Provenance
Created in 1993, the woodcut is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
While specific contextual details about the work's creation are not provided, it reflects Faith Ringgold's broader exploration of themes related to freedom and the African American experience, though this work's themes appear more universally joyful.
Legacy
As part of MoMA's collection, Untitled contributes to the institutional recognition of Faith Ringgold's diverse artistic output, though its individual impact within her oeuvre or the broader art historical canon is not distinctly outlined in available information.
Artist & collection
Artist
Faith Ringgold was an American painter, author, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, and intersectional activist, perhaps best known for her narrative quilts.
