Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by John Steuart Curry in 1934.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

John Steuart Curry , 1934

Untitled is an ink print by John Steuart Curry. It dates from 1934 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1934, this untitled lithograph is one of a set of six prints produced by John Steuart Curry. The work is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection and exemplifies Curry’s engagement with printmaking during his mature period.

Subject & Meaning

The image portrays several men in dark attire and hats, positioned among trees, accompanied by two dogs. Some figures stand while others crouch, suggesting a moment of readiness or anticipation. The composition conveys a sense of tension and kinetic energy within a wooded setting.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, the print relies on bold, decisive lines and a restrained palette of grays and browns. The stark contrasts and expressive handling of form create a dynamic visual rhythm, characteristic of Curry’s approach to capturing movement and atmosphere.

Context

Curry, active from the mid‑1920s until his death in 1946, was a central figure in American Regionalism alongside Thomas Hart Benton and Grant Wood. The movement emphasized everyday scenes from the American heartland, and this lithograph reflects that focus on rural life and labor.

History & Provenance

After its creation, the lithograph entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains accessible to scholars and the public as part of the institution’s holdings of early twentieth‑century American prints.