Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Graham Sutherland. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Graham Sutherland's 1968 lithograph, Untitled, is a print characterized by bold lines and smudged colors. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts a hooded figure sitting on a bench, holding an object, set against a backdrop of a street corner at night, complete with a crooked clock and a streetlamp.
Technique & Style
Sutherland's use of uneven lines and smudged colors gives the work a rough, sketchy quality, evoking a sense of quiet nocturnal intimacy.
History & Provenance
Sutherland, known for his work across various media, created this lithograph in 1968, a period following his establishment as a leading British modern artist through his surreal oil paintings of the 1940s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Graham Vivian Sutherland (24 August 1903 – 17 February 1980) was a prolific English artist.
