Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Frank Stella. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Some parts look like they’re torn or layered, with dots, lines, and scribbles all jumbled together.
This print is a wild mix of shapes and colors. You see bold black swirls, bright red grids, and patches of blue and yellow. Some parts look like they’re torn or layered, with dots, lines, and scribbles all jumbled together. The colors pop—reds, blues, and even a bit of green—while the lines are sharp and uneven.
The artist signed it in the corner, dated 1997. The way the pieces overlap and clash gives it energy, like a puzzle with no clear start or end.
Want to see more work like this? Check out Frank Stella.
Overview
Untitled is a screenprint by Frank Stella, part of a diverse portfolio created in 1997, now in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print's subject is abstract, featuring a dynamic interplay of geometric and expressive elements. The composition's energy and layered, clashing forms suggest a exploration of visual tension and harmony.
Technique & Style
Characterized by bold black swirls, vibrant red grids, and patches of blue, yellow, and green, the screenprint combines sharp, uneven lines with dots, scribbles, and simulated torn or layered effects, reflecting Stella's eclectic and innovative approach.
History & Provenance
Created in 1997, the work is signed and dated by the artist in the corner. It is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Frank Philip Stella was an American painter, sculptor, and printmaker, noted for his work in the areas of minimalism and post-painterly abstraction.
