Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Michael Snow. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1970, this lithographic print by Canadian artist Michael Snow is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art. Executed in a muted blue on a dark field, the work presents abstracted forms that hint at human presence without rendering them fully.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features two faint blue silhouettes: one suggests a torso with an outstretched arm, while the other resembles a solid block or wall against which a hand appears to press. The ambiguous figures invite viewers to contemplate the tension between figure and surface, gesture and obstruction.
Technique & Style
Snow employed lithography, a planographic process that allows for fluid, gestural marks. The limited palette and soft edges give the image the appearance of a sketch or a partially erased drawing, emphasizing the immediacy of line over detailed rendering.
History & Provenance
The print was produced in 1970 and subsequently acquired by the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains on display as part of the institution’s holdings of post‑mid‑century American printmaking.
Artist & collection
Artist
Michael James Aleck Snow was a Canadian artist who worked in a range of media including film, installation, sculpture, photography, and music.
