Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Giacomo Balla. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1953 screenprint is one of sixteen in a portfolio by Giacomo Balla, a key figure in Italian Futurism.
Subject & Meaning
The work conveys a sense of motion through abstract forms, diverging from Futurism's typical focus on machinery and violence. Balla's approach is characterized by playful and lighthearted themes.
Technique & Style
The print features sharp black shapes against soft blue and gray blocks, creating a sense of dynamic movement through bold contrasts and simple forms. The black elements resemble jagged feathers or spikes, while the blue and gray areas blend into smooth, rounded shapes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Giacomo Balla (18 July 1871 – 1 March 1958) was an Italian painter, art teacher and poet best known as a key proponent of Futurism.
