Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Richard Hamilton, ink, 1971
Untitled, by Richard Hamilton, ink, 1971

Untitled is an ink print by Richard Hamilton. It dates from 1971 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Richard Hamilton's 1971 print, Untitled, combines screenprinting with collage elements. The work is characteristic of his experimental approach to art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man in a checkered suit and hat, standing indoors with a small object in his gloved hand. The background is indistinct, with muted blues and grays dominating the palette, punctuated by a bright yellow accent.

Technique & Style

Hamilton's use of screenprinting and collage additions creates a layered, textured effect. The contrast between the sharp rendering of the man's face and the softer, smudged surroundings adds to the work's visual complexity.

History & Provenance

Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. It reflects Hamilton's long-standing interest in blending mass-media imagery with fine art techniques, a practice evident in his influential 1956 collage.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Richard Hamilton

Artist

Richard Hamilton

Richard William Hamilton (24 February 1922 – 13 September 2011) was an English painter and collage artist.

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