Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Richard Smith. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1963, this untitled screenprint by American artist Richard Smith belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. The work exemplifies Smith’s interest in graphic abstraction during the early 1960s, employing bold, flat areas of color and repetitive forms that invite close visual inspection.
Technique & Style
The composition features a vivid yellow field over which three vertically stacked blue shapes rest. Each shape is outlined with a rough, cut‑edge contour and contains rows of black circles, each speckled with numerous tiny red dots. The overall effect is a flat, high‑contrast image lacking gradation, yet rich in surface texture.
History & Provenance
Since its production, the print has been part of the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings, where it is displayed as part of the institution’s representation of mid‑century American printmaking. Its acquisition reflects MoMA’s commitment to documenting the development of graphic abstraction in the post‑war period.
Artist & collection
