Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Giuseppe Capogrossi. It dates from 1956 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1956 lithograph by Giuseppe Capogrossi, is characterized by a vibrant, dynamic composition of abstracted figures and geometric elements set against a light background, executed in bold, flat colors.
Subject & Meaning
The work features distorted, non-representational forms resembling faces and bodies, conveying a sense of energetic movement and interaction, prioritizing expressive abstraction over narrative clarity.
Technique & Style
Capogrossi employed lithography to achieve sharp edges and flat, ungradated colors (black, red, yellow, blue), simplifying forms while maintaining a lively, animated quality in the abstracted figures.
History & Provenance
Created in 1956, the lithograph is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
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