Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Joel Shapiro. It dates from 1990 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The print features two large, irregularly shaped rectangles with jagged edges, positioned at an angle to each other.
This image shows a black woodcut print on white paper. The print features two large, irregularly shaped rectangles with jagged edges, positioned at an angle to each other. The rectangles have a rough, textured appearance, with visible wood grain and splinters along their edges.
In the bottom-left corner of the image, the number "2/17" is written in small gray text. In the bottom-right corner, the artist's signature and the date "1990" are visible.
If you're interested in exploring more works by Joel Shapiro, you can find his pieces at The Museum of Modern Art.
Overview
Untitled is a 1990 woodcut print by Joel Shapiro, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It is one of 17 impressions, as indicated by the notation '2/17' in the lower left corner.
Subject & Meaning
The print features two large, irregular rectangles with jagged edges, positioned at an angle to each other. The rough, textured appearance and visible wood grain evoke a sense of raw, unrefined materiality.
Technique & Style
The woodcut technique is evident in the textured, splintered edges of the rectangles, showcasing the physicality of the woodblock. Shapiro's use of bold, black forms against a white background creates a striking visual contrast.
History & Provenance
The work is dated 1990 and signed by the artist in the lower right corner. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Joel Elias Shapiro was an American sculptor. Classified by art critics as a Postminimalist, his works consisted of sculptures composed of simple rectangular shapes. His sculptures were mostly defined through the…
