Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Leon Golub. It dates from 1992 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Leon Golub's Untitled (1992) is a screenprint from a portfolio of ten, currently in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a close-up of a hand clenching a gun, with the hand rendered in vivid red against muted gray and black tones of the arm and weapon, conveying a sense of intensity.
Technique & Style
The work features bold colors and rough edges, suggesting rapid execution. The screenprint technique imparts a textured appearance to the image.
History & Provenance
Created in 1992, the piece is part of MoMA's collection, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.
Context
Consistent with Golub's broader oeuvre, which often explores themes of violence and power, this work's imagery of weaponry invites reflection on societal aggression.
Legacy
As part of Golub's late work, Untitled contributes to the artist's legacy of addressing political and social issues through bold, provocative imagery.
Artist & collection
Artist
Leon Golub was an American painter. He was born in Chicago, Illinois, where he also studied, receiving his BA at the University of Chicago in 1942, and his BFA and MFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in…
