Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by June Wayne. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
June Wayne’s 1965 lithograph, untitled, is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art. Executed in the mid‑1960s, the work exemplifies the artist’s interest in abstracted natural forms rendered through printmaking. Though lacking a formal title, the piece is identified by its distinctive central motif and its place within Wayne’s broader oeuvre of experimental prints.
Technique & Style
The composition is dominated by a dark field that recedes behind a central circular form. Within the circle, layers of brown and yellow pigments intermingle, punctuated by occasional blue highlights. The gradations of tone and the subtle modulation of hue give the surface a sense of depth, suggesting a close‑up view of an organic landscape rendered in abstract terms.
History & Provenance
Since its completion in 1965, the untitled lithograph has remained in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is displayed among other mid‑century American prints. The work’s acquisition by MoMA underscores the institution’s commitment to preserving examples of innovative printmaking practices from the post‑war period.
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.
