Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Seong Moy. It dates from 1948 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Seong Moy's 'Untitled' is a 1948 woodcut print, created by an artist born in China who later became a U.S. resident. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a distorted human figure surrounded by abstract shapes, including a teardrop form, a chair, and a box containing a green square. The figure's elongated head and limbs are rendered in bold, flat colors against a brownish background.
Technique & Style
The woodcut technique used by Moy results in clean lines and flat colors, characteristic of this relief printing method, where a design is carved into wood and then inked.
Artist & collection
Artist
Seong Moy (Chinese: 梅祥; April 12, 1921 – June 9, 2013) was an American painter and printmaker.
