Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Howard Hodgkin. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1977 print by Howard Hodgkin, a British artist known for exploring abstraction. The work combines lithography with hand additions.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dark, grid-like room with green rectangles and blue circles. The forms may evoke emotional or sensory experiences rather than literal representation. The blue circles and green shapes create a sense of tension and belonging.
Technique & Style
Hodgkin employed lithography, a printmaking method, and augmented the result with hand additions. The technique allowed him to achieve a balance between mechanical reproduction and personal touch.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Hodgkin was knighted in 1992 for his contributions to art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Gordon Howard Eliot Hodgkin (6 August 1932 – 9 March 2017) was a British painter and printmaker. His work is most often associated with abstraction.
