Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Jo Baer, ink, 1974
Untitled, by Jo Baer, ink, 1974

Untitled is an ink print by Jo Baer. It dates from 1974 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1974 portfolio of nine screenprints by Jo Baer, held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The work features a dominant light gray rectangle with a black circle at its base, bisected by a vertical line into lighter and darker gray halves, evoking a sense of balance and calm.

Technique & Style

Baer's use of screenprinting allows for a simple, muted color palette and clean lines, contributing to the overall serenity of the composition.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Jo Baer

Artist

Jo Baer

Josephine Gail Baer was an American painter associated with minimalist art. She began exhibiting her work at the Fischbach Gallery, New York, and other venues for contemporary art in the mid-1960s. In the mid-1970s, she…

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