Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by José Costa Leite, ink, 1968
Untitled, by José Costa Leite, ink, 1968

Untitled is an ink print by José Costa Leite. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

The woodcuts were made as part of a project called Popular Woodcuts of the Northeast, which suggests a connection to the artist's roots in Brazil.

This painting is a portfolio of twenty woodcuts.
It was created by José Costa Leite in 1968.
The woodcuts were made as part of a project called Popular Woodcuts of the Northeast, which suggests a connection to the artist's roots in Brazil.
This project had an introduction by Ariano Suassuna, which might indicate the woodcuts' significance.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the technique: woodcut.

Overview

José Costa Leite's Untitled is a portfolio comprising twenty woodcuts, created in 1968 and currently housed at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The work is associated with the 'Popular Woodcuts of the Northeast' project, implying a thematic connection to the artist's Brazilian heritage. An introduction by Ariano Suassuna suggests the portfolio's cultural significance.

Technique & Style

The portfolio showcases woodcut as the primary medium, characteristic of Leite's engagement with this traditional printmaking technique.

History & Provenance

Produced in 1968, the portfolio is part of a specific project and is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

José Costa Leite

José Costa Leite (1927–2021) was a Brazilian artist, born in Sapé.

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