Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Jim Dine. It dates from 1975 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, created by Jim Dine in 1975, is a print that combines woodcut and lithograph techniques. It is housed in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a figure composed of simple, flat-colored blocks: green sleeves, a peach-colored chest, and a purple skirt, unified by a yellow belt. Outstretched arms evoke wing-like shapes, set against a white background.
Technique & Style
The work's graphic quality stems from its dual technique: woodcut (for bold lines and flat colors) and lithograph (for smooth, even surfaces). This combination yields a clean, modern aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Jim Dine, born in 1935, is a versatile American artist with a practice spanning multiple mediums. This 1975 piece is characteristic of his explorations in printmaking.
Context
Dine's diverse artistic output (painting, sculpture, photography, etc.) situates *Untitled* within a broader experimentation with form and medium in 1970s American art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jim Dine (born June 16, 1935) is an American visual artist. Dine's work includes painting, drawing, printmaking (in many forms including lithographs, etchings, gravure, intaglio, woodcuts, letterpress, and linocuts),…
