Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by June Wayne. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1964 lithograph by June Wayne, is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. The print depicts a contrasting scene of three blurred, ghostly figures floating against a deep blue sky and a crowd of small, hurried individuals on a light ground below.
Subject & Meaning
The subject juxtaposes two distinct groups: the ethereal, floating figures and the busy, grounded crowd. While the former appears detached and serene, the latter is characterized by movement and activity, with some individuals looking upward, potentially towards the floating figures.
Technique & Style
The lithograph's visual characteristics are defined by the contrast between the jagged, uneven strokes of the sky and the loose, sketchy lines of the figures and crowd. The soft, smudged appearance is a direct result of the lithographic process, where ink is transferred from a stone or metal plate to paper.
History & Provenance
Created in 1964 by June Wayne, the work is currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
June Claire Wayne was an American painter, printmaker, tapestry innovator, educator, and activist. She founded Tamarind Lithography Workshop (1960–1970), a then California-based nonprofit print shop dedicated to lithography.
