Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Julian Schnabel. It dates from 1992 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Julian Schnabel’s 1992 screenprint titled Untitled presents a densely layered composition dominated by a large, brown circular form surrounded by vigorous black strokes. The central disc contains a faint, almost abstracted landscape with trees and a building, while the surrounding field is a chaotic blend of gray, white and splashes of red, blue and pink that suggest a forceful, gestural application of ink.
Subject & Meaning
The work juxtaposes a subdued interior scene within the brown circle against an outer environment of uncontrolled mark‑making, creating a tension between hidden narrative and overt expression. The faint landscape may hint at memory or interior space, while the surrounding turbulence evokes a sense of disruption, inviting viewers to consider the coexistence of order and chaos.
Technique & Style
Executed as a screenprint, the piece employs thick, overlapping black brush‑like strokes that appear hand‑drawn, combined with flat areas of color applied in a splattered manner. The contrast between the dense, gestural marks and the softer, almost painterly rendering of the interior scene reflects Schnabel’s interest in materiality and the physicality of the print medium.
History & Provenance
Created in 1992, the untitled screenprint forms part of Schnabel’s broader shift from his earlier “plate paintings” toward varied media, including film. The work entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains a documented example of the artist’s printmaking practice during the early 1990s.
Artist & collection
Artist
Julian Schnabel (born October 26, 1951) is an American painter and filmmaker. In the 1980s, he received international attention for his "plate paintings"—with broken ceramic plates set onto large-scale paintings. Since…
