Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Grace Hartigan. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Created in 1953, this unsigned screenprint bears the initials G.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1953, this unsigned screenprint bears the initials G.H. in the lower right corner. It is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art. The work presents an abstract arrangement of vivid reds, blues, yellows and whites, organized through intersecting lines and overlapping geometric shapes.
Subject & Meaning
The composition conveys a sense of kinetic energy, with the bright color fields and sharp intersections suggesting motion and tension. Though untitled, the visual rhythm invites viewers to interpret the dynamic interplay of form and hue as an expression of spontaneity and visual excitement.
Technique & Style
Executed as a screenprint, the piece employs bold, flat areas of color alongside more muted tonal sections, creating contrast within the same plane. The use of overlapping geometric forms and gestural lines reflects the artist’s engagement with abstract expressionist aesthetics while exploiting the graphic possibilities of printmaking.
History & Provenance
The work was produced by Grace Hartigan, a prominent figure in mid‑century American abstraction, and entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings at an unspecified date. Its presence in the museum’s collection underscores the institution’s interest in documenting the print practices of leading abstract painters of the era.
Artist & collection
Artist
Grace Hartigan was an American abstract expressionist painter and a significant member of the vibrant New York School of the 1950s and 1960s.
