Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Jean Cohen. It dates from 1997 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1997, this untitled lithograph by Jean Cohen forms part of a series of forty prints. The work is part of the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is displayed among other examples of late‑20th‑century abstract printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The image consists of stark black and vivid yellow marks set against a plain white field. The marks vary in thickness and trajectory, some running the full height of the sheet while others appear as isolated gestures, inviting viewers to consider the balance between presence and absence.
Technique & Style
Executed as a lithograph, the piece relies on the contrast of dense, opaque strokes and open negative space. The limited palette and the interplay of thick and thin lines emphasize the material qualities of the print medium, while the overall composition remains minimal and geometric.
History & Provenance
Jean Cohen produced this work as one of a cohesive portfolio of forty lithographs in the late 1990s. The Museum of Modern Art acquired the piece shortly after its creation, and it has remained in the museum’s permanent collection, representing Cohen’s contribution to contemporary abstract printmaking.
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