Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Josip Vaništa, oil, 1964
Untitled, by Josip Vaništa, oil, 1964

Untitled is an oil drawing by Josip Vaništa. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1964 drawing by Josip Vaništa, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It consists of metallic foil on paper and typewriting on paper, mounted on paper.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features a plain sheet of paper with a thin, straight black line and the typed word 'STOP' below it. The simplicity of the composition belies a considered exploration of materiality and visual effect.

Technique & Style

The paper is covered in metallic foil, giving it a reflective quality that subtly animates the otherwise blank surface. The contrast between the foil's sheen and the matte typewriting adds to the work's quiet tension.

Artist & collection

Artist

Josip Vaništa

Josip Vaništa (1924–2018) was a Croatian artist, born in Karlovac.

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