Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Manuel Hernández. It dates from 1978 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Manuel Hernández Gómez’s 1978 screenprint, titled Untitled, presents a solitary figure kneeling before a blue rectangular form.
Manuel Hernández Gómez’s 1978 screenprint, titled Untitled, presents a solitary figure kneeling before a blue rectangular form. Rendered in flat, saturated hues—pink skin, black clothing—the composition is set against a predominantly dark backdrop. Small red dots punctuate the space, offering a subtle counterpoint to the dominant shapes. The work is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a blocky, stylized human figure positioned in a kneeling posture, suggesting a moment of contemplation or supplication. The blue square behind the figure functions as an abstracted wall or window, framing the scene without explicit narrative. The scattered red dots introduce an element of disruption, inviting viewers to consider the tension between simplicity and unexpected detail.
Technique & Style
Executed as a screenprint, the piece relies on bold, clean lines and uniform color fields characteristic of Hernández’s abstract approach. The flat application of pink, black, and blue creates a graphic clarity, while the red accents are applied with precise registration, breaking the otherwise orderly geometry. The work reflects the artist’s interest in combining vivid chromatic contrasts with minimalistic forms.
History & Provenance
Manuel Hernández Gómez (1928–2014) was a prominent Colombian painter and educator, known for advancing abstract painting in his country. He taught at the School of Fine Arts in Bogotá and directed the School of Fine Arts in Ibagué. This 1978 screenprint entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings of Latin American modern art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Manuel Hernández Gómez (1928—2014) was a Colombian painter and educator. He is considered one of the key figures in abstract painting in the country, and exhibited his work internationally. Hernández Gómez was a…
