Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Jack Tworkov. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1965 lithograph by American abstract painter Jack Tworkov. Executed in black and white, the work is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art in New York. It exemplifies Tworkov’s shift toward gestural abstraction during the mid‑1960s, when he explored the possibilities of printmaking alongside his painting practice.
Technique & Style
The composition consists of a dense, dark mass occupying the upper half of the sheet, rendered with rapid, uneven strokes that create a sense of weight. Beneath this block, a series of sharp, fan‑like lines descend, resembling a fragmented curtain or skirt. The lines are irregular and slightly blurred at the edges, giving the image a tactile, almost improvised quality.
History & Provenance
Since its production, the lithograph has remained in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is catalogued under the artist’s untitled series. The piece has not been exhibited widely outside MoMA’s holdings, and no record indicates it has changed ownership since its acquisition by the museum.
Context
The mid‑1960s marked a period when many abstract expressionists, including Tworkov, turned to print media to investigate new formal possibilities. Lithography offered a means to translate the gestural vigor of his paintings into reproducible works, aligning with broader trends in post‑war American art that emphasized process, materiality, and the exploration of non‑representational forms.
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