Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Matsumura Sadaiku. It dates from 1969 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1969, this screenprint by Japanese artist Matsumura Sadaiku is catalogued under the title Untitled. The work belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is displayed among other mid‑century prints. Its abstract composition reflects the artist’s interest in geometric abstraction and the possibilities of color within the print medium.
Technique & Style
The image consists of a bright yellow cross formed by four diamond‑shaped panels set within a square field. A dark, scalloped border outlines the square, while thin red lines intersect the central cross. The surrounding background is a uniform pale gray, giving the central forms a sense of suspension against a muted plane.
History & Provenance
Since its production, the print has remained in the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings, having been acquired directly from the artist or his estate shortly after its creation. No record indicates subsequent sales or loans, making the museum its primary public venue for viewing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Matsumura Sadaiku (b. 1936) was a Japanese artist, born in Aomori Prefecture.
