Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Sylvia Wald. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1941 screenprint by Sylvia Wald, an artist known for experimenting with various media.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lively scene of five soccer players in a fenced area, rendered in simple shapes and bold colors. The loose, sketch-like style captures a dynamic moment.
Technique & Style
Wald employed flat colors and thick lines to convey energy, while the fence and shadows create a sense of depth. The overall effect is that of a snapshot.
History & Provenance
Sylvia Wald was born in Philadelphia in 1915 and trained at the Moore Institute of Art, initially working in the American social realist tradition before shifting towards Abstract Expressionism.
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,…
