Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Lisa Yuskavage. It dates from 2006 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 2006, this untitled lithograph by Lisa Yuskavage belongs to the Museum of Modern Art’s collection. The work continues the artist’s investigation of the human figure, rendered here through the medium of print rather than her usual painted canvases.
Subject & Meaning
The image presents a woman viewed from behind and in profile, her hair sprawling in tangled, vine‑like strands. She clutches a large bouquet whose blossoms oscillate between recognizable flowers and forms that suggest faces, merging natural beauty with an uncanny, almost anthropomorphic quality.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithography, the piece is characterized by loose, gestural lines that convey a sense of immediacy. The sketch‑like quality, with its deliberate roughness and unfinished edges, emphasizes a dreamlike atmosphere rather than a polished finish.
History & Provenance
The lithograph entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings shortly after its production, reflecting the institution’s interest in contemporary printmaking and Yuskavage’s expanding body of work beyond painting.
Context
Yuskavage, a New York‑based artist, is noted for reinterpreting traditional figure painting. This print translates that concern into the language of print, allowing the artist to explore the figure’s representation through the tactile, reproducible qualities of lithography.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lisa Yuskavage ( yə-SKAV-ij; born 1962) is an American artist who lives and works in New York City. She is known for her figure paintings that challenge conventional understandings of the genre.
