Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Various Artists. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The top says "Yankee Doodles Under $300" and the bottom shows a gallery address: Bianchini Gallery, 16 East 78 St.
This is a red-and-white striped flyer with a torn edge. It lists names like Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Claes Oldenburg in black text. The top says "Yankee Doodles Under $300" and the bottom shows a gallery address: Bianchini Gallery, 16 East 78 St.
The flyer looks like it was mailed—it’s printed right on an envelope. It’s from December 1964, advertising cheap artworks by these artists.
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Overview
This untitled print is an offset lithograph on a mailed envelope, created in December 1964. It advertises affordable artworks by notable artists.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph features a red-and-white striped flyer listing artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, and Claes Oldenburg, alongside the Bianchini Gallery's address. The text 'Yankee Doodles Under $300' suggests the artworks were priced affordably.
Technique & Style
The print was made using offset lithography, a technique that allows for mass production of images. The flyer's design and the use of this technique reflect the Pop Art movement's emphasis on commercial and everyday imagery.
History & Provenance
The print is dated December 1964 and was mailed from the Bianchini Gallery at 16 East 78 Street, indicating its origin as a promotional item for the gallery.
Artist & collection
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