Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Robert Mangold. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled 1968 screenprint by American artist Robert Mangold is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. It exemplifies Mangold's minimalist approach through its simplified geometric forms and flat, uniform colors.
Subject & Meaning
The composition features a half-circle filled with a soft pinkish-brown hue, divided by two intersecting black lines into three sections. The lines converge at the bottom center, creating a central triangular space. This geometric arrangement embodies the minimalist principles of abstraction and spatial exploration.
Technique & Style
The screenprinting technique used by Mangold achieves sharp, precise lines and flat, textureless color fields. The absence of visible brushstrokes or texture underscores the work's minimalist aesthetic.
History & Provenance
Created in 1968, this screenprint is characteristic of Mangold's work during the late 1960s, a period marked by his exploration of geometric minimalism. It is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
Within the broader context of 1960s art, this work aligns with the minimalist movement's emphasis on simplicity, abstraction, and the exploration of spatial relationships through geometric forms.
Legacy
As part of Mangold's geometric minimalist oeuvre, this screenprint contributes to the artist's legacy in exploring the expressive potential of simplified shapes and colors, influencing subsequent generations of minimalist and geometric artists.
Artist & collection
Artist
Robert Mangold (born October 12, 1937) is an American minimalist artist. His son is the film director, producer and screenwriter James Mangold.
