Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a paint print by James Henderson Boyd. It dates from 1966 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
James Henderson Boyd's Untitled (1966) is a monoprint created from a metal collage, executed in color and housed in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a red figure with a black head positioned behind a black, TV-like box. The box contains geometric shapes—a pink star, yellow square, and red zigzag—in bold, non-representational colors, contrasting with the realistic expectations of a television image.
Technique & Style
Boyd employed a mixed-media approach, cutting and layering various materials to construct the image. The background features a pink base with overlaid paper fragments, enhancing the piece's textured, collage aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Created in 1966, the work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's holdings, reflecting Boyd's experimentation with collage techniques during this period.
Context
Untitled reflects Boyd's broader practice in collage, as evident in his other works. The piece's use of scrap-like materials and abstracted forms situates it within mid-20th-century experimental printmaking and collage movements.
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