Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Fritz Scholder in 1975.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Fritz Scholder , 1975

Untitled is an ink print by Fritz Scholder. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1975 print is part of a mixed-media portfolio by Fritz Scholder, a La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians member. The work is a lithograph, one of several prints in the portfolio that combine different techniques.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a Native American man seated in a chair, wearing traditional clothing and adornments, including a striped robe and beaded hair. He holds a spear or staff, conveying cultural heritage. The man's calm, introspective expression invites reflection on the image's cultural significance.

Technique & Style

Scholder's work is characterized by a post-modern and Pop Art-influenced style, challenging conventional representations of Native American identity. The lithograph is part of a portfolio that incorporates various printmaking techniques, including screenprinting and collage.

History & Provenance

The print is held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Scholder taught at the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe in the late 1960s, influencing a generation of Native American artists with his work.

Artist & collection

Artist

Fritz Scholder

Fritz William Scholder V (October 6, 1937 – February 10, 2005) was a Native American artist, who produced paintings, monotypes, lithographs, and sculptures.