Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Sol LeWitt, silver, 1980
Untitled, by Sol LeWitt, silver, 1980

Untitled is a silver drawing by Sol LeWitt. It dates from 1980 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

This untitled gelatin silver print, created by Sol LeWitt around 1980, is a black-and-white photograph of a city grid viewed from above.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a dense urban layout with two large rectangular areas interrupting the grid, one vacant and the other containing a blurred, partially constructed form, prompting consideration of the relationship between representation and reality.

Technique & Style

The photograph's faded quality contrasts with the sharp definition of the buildings' edges, reflecting LeWitt's exploration of the interplay between precision and ambiguity in visual representation.

History & Provenance

The print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, exemplifying LeWitt's diverse practice that spanned drawing, printmaking, photography, and sculpture, and his association with conceptual and minimalist art movements.

Artist & collection

Artist

Sol LeWitt

Solomon "Sol" LeWitt (September 9, 1928 – April 8, 2007) was an American artist linked to various movements, including conceptual art and minimalism.

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