Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Jean Dewasne, ink, 1968
Untitled, by Jean Dewasne, ink, 1968

Untitled is an ink print by Jean Dewasne. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1968 screenprint by French artist Jean Dewasne, known for his abstract geometric style.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a dynamic composition of geometric shapes, including a yellow circle with a red curve, a yellow block with a green and red outline, and intersecting black lines, set against a light background.

Technique & Style

The screenprint's flat, graphic forms and bold colors, such as red, green, blue, and yellow, create a sense of energy through overlapping shapes and sharp angles.

History & Provenance

The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, alongside other major institutions like the Centre Pompidou and The Met, which also hold Dewasne's work.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jean Dewasne

Artist

Jean Dewasne

Jean Dewasne (1921–1999) was a French abstract painter and sculptor. His artwork is in the collections of the Centre Pompidou, The Met, and the Museum of Modern Art.

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