Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Sigmar Polke in 1967.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Sigmar Polke , 1967

Untitled is an ink print by Sigmar Polke. It dates from 1967 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1967, this untitled work is a screenprint that forms part of a six‑piece series by German artist Sigmar Polke. The series, assembled for a single portfolio, showcases Polke’s interest in combining conventional printmaking with unconventional materials. The piece is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The image presents a stark, monochrome building with a flat roof and stone façades, set against a loosely rendered background. In sharp contrast, a vivid pink flower with green stems and leaves appears to hover before the structure, its bold hue disrupting the muted architectural tones and drawing attention to the tension between natural and built forms.

Technique & Style

Polke employed traditional screenprinting methods while also integrating additional media, such as glitter, in other works of the series. The juxtaposition of crisp black‑and‑white architectural lines with the saturated pink of the flower demonstrates his experimental approach to color, texture, and the layering of disparate visual elements.

History & Provenance

The portfolio of six screenprints, including this untitled piece, was produced in the late 1960s during Polke’s exploration of mixed‑media printmaking. The collection was later acquired by the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains on view as part of the institution’s holdings of post‑war European art.