Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Garo Antreasian. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The overall effect of the painting is one of simplicity and elegance, with the bold, red text standing out against the dark background.
The painting features a dark background with five irregularly shaped, light-colored strips. The top strip contains the word "FRAGMENTS" in a handwritten, red font. Below it, the phrase "12 LITHOGRAPHS BY GARO Z. ANTREASIAN" is written in the same style. The bottom strip displays the year "1961" in smaller text.
The strips are arranged in a staggered formation, with each one overlapping the one below it. The background is a solid, dark color that provides contrast to the lighter strips.
The overall effect of the painting is one of simplicity and elegance, with the bold, red text standing out against the dark background. For more on the artist behind this piece, look up Garo Antreasian.
Overview
Untitled is a lithograph from a portfolio of fourteen prints created by Garo Antreasian in 1961.
Subject & Meaning
The print features five irregularly shaped, light-colored strips against a dark background, with handwritten text in red, including the word 'FRAGMENTS' and the artist's name.
Technique & Style
The strips are arranged in a staggered formation, overlapping each other, and contrast with the solid dark background, creating a simple yet elegant composition.
History & Provenance
The print is held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Garo Zareh Antreasian was an American printmaker and educator. He was one of the co-founders of the Tamarind Lithography Workshop in Los Angeles, California.
