Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by John McLaughlin, ink, 1963
Untitled, by John McLaughlin, ink, 1963

Untitled is an ink print by John McLaughlin. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1963 lithograph by John McLaughlin, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a bright yellow rectangle off-center on a pale gray background, creating a sense of imbalance. The gray edges form a border around the yellow shape, with a subtle shadow effect adding depth.

Technique & Style

The lithograph showcases simplicity and boldness, with a smooth gray background and a prominent yellow form. The print's characteristics are achieved through lithography, a technique that allows for precise rendering of shapes and tones.

Artist & collection

Portrait of John McLaughlin

Artist

John McLaughlin

John Dwyer McLaughlin was an American abstract painter. Based primarily in California, he was a pioneer in minimalism and hard-edge painting. Considered one of the most significant Californian postwar artists,…

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