Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Sonia Delaunay. It dates from 1972 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1972, this untitled lithograph by Sonia Delaunay belongs to the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Executed in the print medium of lithography, the work presents an abstract composition of intersecting planes and vivid hues, characteristic of Delaunay’s exploration of color and form.
Technique & Style
The piece was produced using lithographic printing, a process that permits the artist to apply multiple layers of pigment onto a stone or metal plate before transferring them to paper. Delaunay exploits this capacity, juxtaposing broad blocks of blue, red, yellow and black with a central curved green shape, while rough, scraped textures and sharp black lines emphasize the tactile quality of the medium.
Subject & Meaning
Absent any representational reference, the composition relies on the dynamic interaction of geometric and organic shapes. The overlapping color fields and irregular edges generate a sense of movement and visual tension, reflecting Delaunay’s interest in the rhythmic potential of pure color relationships.
History & Provenance
After its creation in the early 1970s, the lithograph entered the holdings of the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains on view. Its acquisition underscores the institution’s commitment to documenting the later period of Delaunay’s career and her contributions to modernist printmaking.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sonia Delaunay was a French artist born to Jewish parents, who spent most of her working life in Paris.
