Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Sol LeWitt. It dates from 1989 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1989, this screenprint by Sol LeWitt presents a stark geometric composition. A vivid yellow field forms the background, while a central circle is divided into six equal sectors, each rendered in a flat, saturated hue—purple, green, brown, navy, maroon, and black. The division lines are crisp, giving the image the appearance of a precisely cut pie chart.
Subject & Meaning
The work reduces visual language to basic shapes and colors, inviting viewers to consider the relationship between form, hue, and spatial order. By isolating a single circle and segmenting it into uniform wedges, LeWitt foregrounds the logic of division and the balance of contrasting tones without representing any narrative subject.
Technique & Style
Executed as a screenprint, the piece relies on the medium’s capacity for uniform, unmodulated color fields. LeWitt’s minimalist approach eliminates shading or texture, emphasizing the flatness of each pigment and the exactness of the cut lines—a hallmark of his geometric, rule‑based aesthetic.
History & Provenance
The print belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, reflecting the institution’s long‑standing acquisition of LeWitt’s work. It was produced during a period when the artist was expanding his printmaking practice, complementing his well‑known wall drawings and three‑dimensional structures.
Context
Emerging from the conceptual and minimalist movements of the 1960s, LeWitt’s screenprints translate his ideas about systematic processes into portable formats. This piece exemplifies his interest in seriality and the use of simple, repeatable instructions to generate complex visual outcomes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Solomon "Sol" LeWitt (September 9, 1928 – April 8, 2007) was an American artist linked to various movements, including conceptual art and minimalism.
