Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by James Rosenquist. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1965 screenprint by James Rosenquist, part of a portfolio of prints that also includes a lithograph. The work is characteristic of Rosenquist's style, which draws on his experience as a commercial sign painter.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a jumbled arrangement of everyday objects, including a slice of cake, a tire tread, a fork, and a hand grasping a dollar bill. These images are presented in a flat, two-dimensional manner, evoking the style of cut-out advertisements.
Technique & Style
Rosenquist's technique involves enlarging and fragmenting familiar objects, then recombining them in unexpected ways. The resulting composition reflects his background in commercial art and his interest in the influence of advertising on culture.
Context
Untitled is a product of the pop art movement, a context in which artists like Rosenquist, Andy Warhol, and Roy Lichtenstein explored the relationship between consumer culture and art. Rosenquist's work is distinguished by its unique blend of commercial and fine art techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
James Albert Rosenquist (November 29, 1933 – March 31, 2017) was an American artist and one of the proponents of the pop art movement.
