Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by R. B. Kitaj. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Created in 1965, this screenprint by R.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1965, this screenprint by R. B. Kitaj forms part of a limited series of fifteen works. The piece is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection and exemplifies the artist’s engagement with layered graphic imagery.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a structure capped by a glass roof, from which a long rope descends, suggesting both architectural presence and a sense of suspension. Behind the building, a field of small green squares filled with text and occasional pictorial fragments—such as additional buildings or sky—creates a dense visual backdrop.
Technique & Style
Executed as a screenprint, the work combines bold color fields with intricate textural details. The glass roof is rendered with reflective highlights that echo surrounding forms, while the rope’s linear quality adds depth. The juxtaposition of solid geometric squares and free‑hand elements reflects Kitaj’s interest in mixing print‑making precision with painterly gestures.
History & Provenance
The print was produced as one of fifteen in a portfolio released by Kitaj in the mid‑1960s. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings shortly after its creation, where it remains on view as part of the museum’s modern print collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ronald Brooks Kitaj was an American artist who spent much of his life in England.
