Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Richard Serra. It dates from 1981 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1981 lithograph by Richard Serra is a simple, abstract composition. The print features a single black rectangle with uneven edges and a rough texture.
Subject & Meaning
The work reflects Serra's interest in materiality and the viewer's spatial relationship to the artwork, themes he explores in his large-scale sculptures. The abstract form engages the viewer with its physical presence.
Technique & Style
The lithograph was created by applying ink to a stone and transferring it to paper. The rough texture and uneven edges result from this process, with visible marks around the edges indicating where the paper was caught or ink dripped.
Artist & collection
Artist
Richard Serra (November 2, 1938 – March 26, 2024) was an American artist known for his large-scale abstract sculptures made for site-specific landscape, urban, and architectural settings, and whose work has been primarily associated with…
