Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Tom Wesselmann. It dates from 1976 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Tom Wesselmann's 1976 print, Untitled, is a lithograph with embossing that showcases the artist's exploration of graphic techniques and bold imagery.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a pair of orange hands grasping a tube of red lipstick alongside a detached, glossy red lip, set against a predominantly white background with a soft pink form suggestive of a cheek.
Technique & Style
Wesselmann employed a mix of flat colors and varied textures, achieved through lithography and embossing, to create a visually striking image that juxtaposes the graphic quality of the hands with the more sketch-like rendering of the lipstick tube.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, exemplifying Wesselmann's contribution to the pop art movement through his innovative use of medium and technique.
Artist & collection
Artist
Thomas K. Wesselmann (February 23, 1931 – December 17, 2004) was an American artist associated with the pop art movement who worked in painting, collage and sculpture.
