Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Leonard Baskin. It dates from 1952 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1952 woodcut print by Leonard Baskin, an artist known for his work in multiple mediums, including sculpture and graphic art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a somber-faced man holding a bird on his right shoulder, with intricate detail and texture in the man's body contrasting with a plain beige background.
Technique & Style
The woodcut technique used here allows for bold, stark black-and-white imagery, characteristic of Baskin's energetic and dramatic visual style within mid-20th-century American printmaking.
History & Provenance
Baskin founded the Gehenna Press, which produced prints alongside works by notable poets; this print is now held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Leonard Baskin (August 15, 1922 – June 3, 2000) was an American sculptor, draughtsman, and graphic artist, as well as founder of the Gehenna Press (1942–2000).
