Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Giuseppe Penone in 1989.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Giuseppe Penone , 1989

Untitled is an ink print by Giuseppe Penone. It dates from 1989 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

The name "Trentatre Erbe" means "Thirty-Three Herbs," which matches the fact that this is a set of 33 prints.

This image shows a simple, clean design with four greenish-gray squares divided by bold black lines. The top two squares have text in blue: "GIUSEPPE PENONE" at the top and "Trentatre Erbe" below. The bottom two squares have smaller blue text: "MARCO NOIRE EDITORE" and "TORINO 1989."

The layout looks like a catalog or portfolio cover, not a painting itself. The name "Trentatre Erbe" means "Thirty-Three Herbs," which matches the fact that this is a set of 33 prints.

Next, check out how lithography works to see how these prints were made.

Overview

Untitled, a 1989 portfolio by Giuseppe Penone, comprises thirty-three lithographs. This work is part of The Museum of Modern Art’s collection.

Subject & Meaning

The lithographs explore Penone’s recurring themes of organic forms and materiality, reflecting his interest in the relationship between nature and humanity.

Technique & Style

The portfolio’s design features simple, geometric compositions with bold black lines and greenish-gray tones, accented with blue text. The overall aesthetic is clean and catalog-like.

History & Provenance

Created in 1989 and published by Marco Noire Editore in Turin, the portfolio is titled 'Trentatre Erbe' (Thirty-Three Herbs), reflecting its thirty-three-print composition.

Context

Penone, associated with the Arte Povera movement, continues to work in Turin, Italy, maintaining a focus on sculpture and the natural world alongside his printwork.

Legacy

As part of MoMA’s collection, 'Untitled' contributes to the institutional recognition of Penone’s exploration of nature and materiality across mediums.