Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Martin Puryear. It dates from 2016 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this print, you can look up Martin Puryear.
This image shows a black-and-white woodcut print. The print is abstract, with irregular shapes and lines in black and white. The shapes are arranged in a way that creates a sense of movement and energy.
The print is signed by the artist, Martin Puryear, and dated 2016. It is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this print, you can look up Martin Puryear.
Overview
Untitled is a 2016 woodcut print by American artist Martin Puryear, part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art. Executed in black ink on paper, the work bears the artist’s signature and date, confirming its authorship and year of production.
Subject & Meaning
The composition consists of abstract, irregular forms and intersecting lines rendered in stark black and white. The arrangement of these elements suggests a dynamic flow, inviting viewers to perceive movement and tension within the seemingly simple geometric language.
Technique & Style
Created through the traditional woodcut process, Puryear carved the design into a wooden block, inked the surface, and transferred the image onto paper. The resulting high-contrast surface emphasizes the tactile qualities of the cut, while the abstract vocabulary aligns with the artist’s broader interest in sculptural form and materiality.
History & Provenance
Since its completion in 2016, the print has remained in the Museum of Modern Art’s collection, where it is catalogued under the artist’s name. The work’s acquisition details are recorded by the museum, ensuring its preservation and public accessibility.
Artist & collection
Artist
Martin L. Puryear is an American artist known for his devotion to traditional craft. Working in a variety of media, but primarily wood, his reductive technique and meditative approach challenge the physical and poetic…
