Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Pablo Picasso. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Pablo Picasso's 'Untitled' is a linoleum cut print created in 1965, showcasing the artist's experimentation with bold forms and simplified shapes in his later work.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a central brown shape resembling a face with outstretched arm, rendered in sharp lines and flat areas, evoking a mask-like quality with its twisted features and empty eyes.
Technique & Style
The linoleum cut technique, akin to woodcut, allowed Picasso to achieve bold, graphic effects by carving into a rubbery material, resulting in stark contrasts between the dark background and the prominent brown shape.
History & Provenance
Produced late in Picasso's seven-decade career, 'Untitled' is part of a series of prints that demonstrate his continued innovation, and is now held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who spent most of his adult life in France.
