Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Sylvia Wald. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1950 screenprint by American artist Sylvia Wald. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a mix of abstract shapes and lines, including a white skull with red dots and a pale green form, set against a blue background with dark branching elements.
Technique & Style
Wald employed screenprinting to create the uneven, torn edges and layered colors, characteristic of her experimental approach to Abstract Expressionism.
History & Provenance
Sylvia Wald, born in Philadelphia in 1915, initially trained in social realism before shifting to Abstract Expressionism, exploring various media including screenprinting.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sylvia Wald (; October 30, 1915 – March 24, 2011) was an American visual artist. Born in Philadelphia and educated at Moore Institute of Art, she began as a painter in the style of the American social realist school,…
