Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Shoichi Ida, ink, 1977
Untitled, by Shoichi Ida, ink, 1977

Untitled is an ink print by Shoichi Ida. It dates from 1977 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1977 offset lithograph is one of five in a portfolio by Shoichi Ida. Held at The Museum of Modern Art, it is a simple, square composition.

Subject & Meaning

The print features a beige background with a small, dark brown, roughly triangular shape in the bottom-right corner, adding subtle visual interest to an otherwise empty space.

Technique & Style

The shape has a rough texture, contrasting with the smooth background. The understated quality of the image is characterized by its limited color palette and empty space.

Artist & collection

Artist

Shoichi Ida

Shoichi Ida (1941–2006) was a Japanese artist.

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