Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Pablo Picasso. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1958, this linoleum cut by Pablo Picasso belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Executed in the artist’s mature period, the work exemplifies his ongoing interest in printmaking alongside his more widely known painting and sculpture.
Subject & Meaning
The image presents a woman dressed in a striking black and red gown, accented with gold necklaces, a black hat, and a white ruffled collar. Her face is rendered with forceful, expressive lines, and her direct gaze engages the viewer, suggesting a moment of poised anticipation.
Technique & Style
Picasso employed the linoleum cut method, carving the design into a smooth surface and printing it to achieve bold contours and vivid coloration. The stark lines and contrasting hues generate a sense of movement and tension, characteristic of his later explorations of form.
History & Provenance
The piece was produced during a phase of continued experimentation for Picasso, who by then had already co‑founded Cubism and traversed numerous stylistic phases. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings, where it remains on view as part of the institution’s modern print 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.
