Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Paul Harris. It dates from 1969 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1969, this untitled lithograph is one of twenty‑one works that Paul Harris produced as a cohesive portfolio. The print belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is displayed as an example of his abstract approach to graphic composition.
Subject & Meaning
The image consists of flat, geometric blocks of color arranged in a staggered, shelf‑like formation. A pale blue square crowns the composition, a green rectangle rests below, while a bright yellow shape leans against a light teal plane on the right. A small pink triangle emerges from a corner, introducing a subtle counterpoint to the larger forms.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithography, the work relies on bold, unmodulated color fields and crisp edges. Harris employs simple shapes to suggest spatial depth without realistic modeling, and the slightly misaligned lines at the corners create a deliberate sense of visual tension, reminiscent of a puzzle piece that does not fit perfectly.
History & Provenance
The lithograph was produced as part of a limited series of twenty‑one prints, each exploring variations on color and form. After its creation, the piece entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings of mid‑twentieth‑century American printmaking.
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