Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Stanley William Hayter. It dates from 1947 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1947 print, Untitled, is an etching and engraving by Stanley William Hayter, an English artist associated with surrealism and abstract expressionism. It is part of a portfolio of seven prints.
Technique & Style
The abstract composition combines dark and light shapes, featuring curved lines and geometric forms in black, white, and gray. Texture and line work add depth, creating a dynamic effect through overlapping and intersecting shapes.
History & Provenance
Hayter founded Atelier 17 in Paris in 1927, a studio that attracted artists like Picasso, Giacometti, and Pollock. The portfolio containing Untitled is held by The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Stanley William Hayter (27 December 1901 – 4 May 1988) was an English painter and master printmaker associated in the 1930s with surrealism and from 1940 onward with abstract expressionism.
