Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Larry Poons. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a screenprint by Larry Poons, one of a portfolio of ten created in 1964. It is held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print features black marks on a white background, comprising scattered, irregular shapes that overlap or stand alone. The composition lacks a clear narrative or image, inviting interpretation of its underlying structure or randomness.
Technique & Style
Produced using ink on paper, the simplicity of the print's design belies a complex interplay between form and space. The artist's use of screenprinting allowed for the creation of multiple, identical impressions.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lawrence M. "Larry" Poons is an American abstract painter. Poons was born in Tokyo; he studied from 1955 to 1957 at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, with the intent of becoming a professional musician.…
