Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Reginald Neal. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. This 1964 lithograph by Reginald H.
About this work
This print shows a square of tight, straight lines. Half the lines are blue, the other half red. The colors twist into a wave shape in the middle. The edges are sharp and clean, like a grid.
The artist used a printing method that lets ink sit on a flat stone. The lines don’t fade—they stay bold and even. This was made in 1964.
Check out how this artist used lithography.
Overview
This 1964 lithograph by Reginald H. Neal is an example of op art, a style characterized by its use of optical effects to create dynamic visual experiences.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a grid of straight lines, divided evenly between red and blue, that appear to undulate in the center, creating a sense of movement and vibration.
Technique & Style
Neal employed lithography, a printing technique involving a flat stone, to achieve sharp, even lines that retain their boldness throughout the image, contributing to the work's graphic intensity.
History & Provenance
The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, having been exhibited at the museum as part of *The Responsive Eye* exhibition, which showcased artists working in the op art style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Reginald H. Neal (1909–1992) was an American painter and graphic artist, especially a printmaker, who created op art works. Neal was born in Leicester, England. He moved to Decatur, Illinois. He received his BA from…
