Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Mon Levinson. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1964 screenprint by Mon Levinson, included in a mixed-media portfolio that comprises seven screenprints, an etching, a lithograph and an embossing. The work belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art and is presented as a single-sheet print on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The composition consists of a series of black geometric forms arranged in an irregular stack against a uniformly dark background. Within each shape, fine linear patterns evoke the impression of repetitive, wave‑like motions, creating a subtle tension between order and imbalance.
Technique & Style
Levinson employed a screenprinting process in which ink is forced through a tightly woven mesh using stencils that define the image’s edges. The method yields crisp, sharply defined contours and a uniform surface texture, distinguishing the work from painterly techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in the mid‑1960s, the print entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings as part of its acquisition of Levinson’s portfolio, which showcases the artist’s exploration of print media during that period.
Context
The piece reflects the broader 1960s interest in graphic abstraction and the expanding possibilities of commercial printing processes within fine art. Levinson’s use of monochrome and repetitive motifs aligns with contemporaneous minimalist and optical investigations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Monroe Levinson (1926–2014) was an American sculptor and printmaker known for his Op art work.
