Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil print by Lucio Fontana. It dates from 1966 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1966 print is part of a portfolio of four screenprints with die-cuts on aluminum foil by Lucio Fontana, an artist associated with the Spatialism movement.
Subject & Meaning
The print features three abstract green shapes cut from aluminum foil, set against a light gray background. The shapes have evenly spaced holes along their edges, creating a pattern that contrasts with their irregular forms.
Technique & Style
Fontana employed screenprinting and die-cutting to create the work, utilizing aluminum foil to achieve a reflective, textured surface. The clean cuts and precise spacing of the holes demonstrate a high level of technical skill.
History & Provenance
The print is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, a testament to its significance within Fontana's oeuvre and the broader context of mid-20th-century art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lucio Fontana (Italian: ; 19 February 1899 – 7 September 1968) was an Argentine-Italian sculptor, painter, and theorist.
