Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Donald Judd. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
He’s better known for sculpture, but he also made about 300 prints.
Donald Judd made this screenprint in 1970. He’s better known for sculpture, but he also made about 300 prints. This one copies a drawing he used for a sculpture.
Printmaking let Judd play with simple shapes and single colors. He was a leading Minimalist in the U.S. in the 1960s and 1970s. The print shows how he repeated basic forms over and over.
If prints like this interest you, look up Judd, Donald.
Overview
This 1970 screenprint is one of around 300 prints by Donald Judd, an artist primarily known for his sculptures. The print is based on a working drawing for a sculpture Judd began in the 1960s.
Subject & Meaning
The print explores seriality and progression through simple geometric forms, often in single colors, reflecting Judd's interest in repetition and basic shapes.
Technique & Style
As a screenprint, the work demonstrates Judd's application of printmaking techniques to his minimalist aesthetic, characterized by the use of simple forms and limited color palettes.
Context
Judd was a leading figure in the Minimalist movement in the USA during the 1960s and 1970s, and this print reflects his engagement with the principles of minimalism.
Artist & collection
Artist
Donald Clarence Judd (June 3, 1928 – February 12, 1994) was an American artist associated with minimalism.
