Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by John Opper. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a lithograph created by John Opper in 1937, part of a portfolio of thirty-one prints.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two figures in a simple, angular style, with one kneeling and holding the other's hand. The figures are rendered in black and white, with sharp lines and minimal detail.
Technique & Style
The lithograph showcases Opper's expressive and spontaneous style, characterized by rough, sketchy lines. The technique of lithography allowed for a direct and gestural approach to printmaking.
History & Provenance
John Opper, an American artist born in 1908, was active until his death in 1994. This work reflects his early experimentation with form and color, preceding his later fully abstract style.
Artist & collection
Artist
John Opper (1908–1994) was an American painter who transitioned from semi-abstract paintings in the late 1930s to fully abstract ones in the 1950s.
