Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Kumi Sugaï. It dates from 1957 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1957 lithograph by Kumi Sugaï, a Japanese artist who relocated to Paris in 1952. The print is characteristic of Sugaï's early work in France, marked by lyrical abstraction.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts a stylized form with two black wings spread over a pale, rounded body. The wings have jagged edges, while the body is a smooth oval with a small circular eye and a red dot at its center.
Technique & Style
Sugaï employed bold black and soft beige tones, with a touch of red for contrast. The loose, sketchy lines give the print an unfinished quality, reflecting his informalist style associated with the Nouvelle École de Paris.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of a series of prints Sugaï produced while gaining recognition in Parisian and international exhibitions, reflecting the broader European postwar avant-garde.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kumi Sugai (菅井 汲, Sugai Kumi; March 13, 1919 – May 14, 1996) was a Japanese painter and printmaker.
