Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Richard Hamilton in 1972.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Richard Hamilton , 1972

Untitled is an ink print by Richard Hamilton. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Created in 1972, this work is a screenprint enhanced with collage elements.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1972, this work is a screenprint enhanced with collage elements. It presents a dimly lit scene in which two figures, seen from behind, conceal their faces with their hands. The composition is dominated by dark tones—black and gray—with a single greenish sleeve providing a muted accent. Light enters from the upper left, casting shadows across the figures.

Subject & Meaning

The anonymous figures, caught in a moment of self‑obscuration, evoke themes of anonymity and concealment. By covering their faces, the subjects suggest a withdrawal from the viewer’s gaze, inviting contemplation of identity and the desire to hide within a modern, perhaps urban, environment.

Technique & Style

Hamilton combined traditional screenprinting with collage additions, layering inked prints with scraped textures that give the hands a rough, almost chalk‑like surface. The interplay of flat printed areas and tactile collage fragments creates a visual tension between the mechanical and the handcrafted.

Context

By the early 1970s Hamilton had already established himself as a pioneer of British pop art, known for earlier works that examined consumer culture. This piece continues his exploration of mass‑produced imagery, employing printmaking to comment on contemporary visual experiences while integrating his characteristic collage approach.