Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Miriam Schapiro. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1964 lithograph by Miriam Schapiro, comprising four joined sheets of paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a square composition with a pale yellowish, abstract form at its center, surrounded by a border of four bright colors: purple, teal, and two black strips.
Technique & Style
Created through lithography, a printmaking process involving ink transfer onto paper, the work is assembled from four separate sheets. Its abstract, expressive form suggests a spontaneous or gestural approach.
Context
While not associated with a specific major art movement, Schapiro's work is significant within the broader context of 1960s printmaking and abstraction.
Artist & collection
Artist
Miriam "Mimi" Schapiro was a Canadian-born artist based in the United States. She was a painter, sculptor, printmaker, and a pioneer of feminist art. She was also considered a leader of the Pattern and Decoration art…
