Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor print by Unidentified Artists. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a portfolio of 101 lithographs, enhanced with watercolor, gouache, and lithographed manuscript text, created around 1914 by unidentified artists. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
A dominant, dark, horned figure envelops a smaller, pale individual wrapped in a striped blanket, who appears asleep or unconscious. Accompanying Russian text at the bottom suggests a brief, potentially political or humorous commentary.
Technique & Style
Characterized by bold black outlines, flat colors, and a simple yet sharp aesthetic, the work incorporates mixed media elements—lithography, watercolor, and gouache—on paper with a distinctive red border.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1914, the portfolio's origins and artists remain unidentified. It is currently housed at The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
Emerging during a period of political upheaval and artistic innovation in the early 20th century, this work reflects the era's penchant for bold, politically charged graphics, common in early 20th-century printmaking.
Artist & collection
Artist
![Brujas à volar (Witches Preparing to Fly) [verso], by Francisco Goya](https://artifactworldgallery.com/img/francisco-goya--brujas-a-volar-witches-preparing-to-fly-verso--514323d296e8c629-w320.webp)
