Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Sheri Martinelli, Frank K. Bacher, Various Artists Judith Rothschild. It dates from 1946 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1946 portfolio assembled by Judith Rothschild, Sheri Martinelli, and Frank K. Bacher. The collection comprises ten screenprints, five etchings, and an extra screenprint variant, bound together in a plain black cover with a modest white label identifying the works as “15 Original Etchings Serigraphs.” The portfolio is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s print holdings.
Technique & Style
The volume presents a mixed program of graphic works, juxtaposing the linear qualities of etching with the bold, flat areas characteristic of serigraphy. Each piece is signed by one of the three contributing artists, offering a range of subjects and visual strategies while maintaining a cohesive aesthetic through the limited palette of black ink on paper.
History & Provenance
Compiled shortly after World War II, the portfolio reflects a collaborative effort among three mid‑century American artists. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection through a donation in the late 20th century, where it has been catalogued as an example of postwar print experimentation and collective publishing.
Context
The work exemplifies the post‑war resurgence of printmaking as a democratic medium, enabling artists to produce multiple originals for wider distribution. By combining etching and serigraphy, the portfolio highlights the period’s interest in merging traditional and commercial techniques, situating the three creators within broader movements toward abstraction and graphic experimentation.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sheri Martinelli, Frank K. Bacher, Various Artists Judith Rothschild
Judith Rothschild, Sheri Martinelli, Frank K. Bacher, Various Artists (1921–1993) was an American artist.
