Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Fannie Hillsmith. It dates from 1948 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Fannie Hillsmith's 1948 print, Untitled, is a black-and-white engraving and aquatint that showcases her unique blend of Cubist and American influences.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a face shrouded in cloth, with geometric details and abstract folds that create a sense of depth and tension between representation and abstraction.
Technique & Style
Hillsmith employed a combination of engraving and aquatint to achieve a range of tonal values and textures, from smooth shading to fine lines, characteristic of her Cubist style with an 'early American feeling'.
History & Provenance
Created in 1948, Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Hillsmith's significant contribution to American Cubism during her career, largely based in New York City.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fannie Hillsmith (1911 – July 27, 2007) was an American cubist painter from Boston who during a long career, mostly based in New York City, developed a style of Cubism which combined traditional Cubist motifs with what…
