Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Irving Kriesberg. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1952 lithograph by Irving Kriesberg, part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a tight grouping of four figures characterized by simple, angular forms with elongated limbs and rounded heads. Their interconnected stance and blended edges suggest a sense of unity or communal closeness.
Technique & Style
Executed in bold black lines reminiscent of rapid sketches, the figures are rendered in a uniform yellow-orange hue, evoking a cut-out appearance against a plain white background. This aesthetic emphasizes geometric simplicity and expressive line work.
History & Provenance
Created in 1952, the work is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art, New York.
Artist & collection
Artist
Irving Kriesberg was an American painter, sculptor, educator, author, and filmmaker, whose work combined elements of Abstract Expressionism with representational human, animal, and humanoid forms.
