Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Grant Wood. It dates from 1933 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1933 lithograph by Grant Wood, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts four suited men with open mouths, possibly screaming, in front of a dark, looming pyramid. Their faces are rendered in a flat, shadowy manner. The pyramid's form is abstracted, appearing as a shadowy shape rather than a realistic representation.
Technique & Style
Created using lithography, a technique involving ink pressed onto stone to produce prints, the work showcases Wood's use of this medium to achieve distinctive visual effects, including the flat, shadowy treatment of the figures' faces.
Artist & collection
Artist
Grant DeVolson Wood was an American artist and representative of Regionalism, best known for his paintings depicting the rural American Midwest.
