Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Jacques Lipchitz. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Created in 1963, this lithographic work bears no formal title and is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection.
About this work
The words say *"Good luck to you"* in messy, brushy red letters, with *"Lipchitz"* and *"March 3 1963"* in black ink.
This is a simple, handwritten note on a light background. The words say *"Good luck to you"* in messy, brushy red letters, with *"Lipchitz"* and *"March 3 1963"* in black ink. The writing is uneven, like it was done quickly or with a loose hand.
The piece feels personal, almost like a signed greeting card. The date and name suggest it might be from the artist themselves.
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Overview
Created in 1963, this lithographic work bears no formal title and is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection. It consists of a light‑toned sheet on which a handwritten message appears, rendered in loose, brush‑like red lettering accompanied by the artist’s name and a date in black ink.
Subject & Meaning
The central element is a brief, informal greeting—"Good luck to you"—presented in a spontaneous hand. The casual script and personal tone suggest an intimate communication, perhaps intended as a direct note from the creator rather than a conventional artwork.
Technique & Style
Executed as a lithograph, the piece employs the traditional stone‑or‑metal printing process, yet the visual effect mimics a quick pen or brush mark. The contrast between the vivid red script and the stark black annotations highlights the artist’s willingness to blend fine‑art printing with the immediacy of hand‑drawn gesture.
History & Provenance
Jacques Lipchitz, primarily known for his sculpture, produced this print in March 1963, as indicated by the inscribed date. The work entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings, where it remains catalogued as an untitled lithograph by the artist.
Context
While Lipchitz’s reputation rests on his three‑dimensional works, this piece reflects his occasional forays into graphic media. The informal nature of the text aligns with mid‑twentieth‑century artists’ interest in personal expression and the blurring of boundaries between art objects and everyday communication.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques Lipchitz was a Lithuanian-born French-American Cubist sculptor. Lipchitz retained highly figurative and legible components in his work leading up to 1915–16, after which naturalist and descriptive elements were…
