Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Heinz Mack. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Heinz Mack’s 1961 lithograph, untitled, is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art. Executed as a black‑and‑gray print, the work measures a modest square format and exemplifies the artist’s interest in abstract, linear compositions during the early 1960s.
Technique & Style
The piece was produced by traditional lithography, a planographic process in which a greasy image is drawn on a flat stone or metal plate, inked, and then transferred to paper. Mack’s handling of the medium yields a juxtaposition of crisp, defined lines alongside softer, scraped marks, highlighting the material’s capacity for both precision and tonal variation.
History & Provenance
Created in 1961, the lithograph entered MoMA’s collection through acquisition shortly after its production, reflecting the museum’s commitment to documenting post‑war abstract practices. It remains on view as an example of Mack’s early exploration of line and texture within the broader context of mid‑century European abstraction.
Artist & collection
Artist
Heinz Mack is a German artist. Together with Otto Piene he founded the ZERO movement in 1957. He exhibited works at documenta in 1964 and 1977 and he represented Germany at the 1970 Venice Biennale. He is best known for…
