Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Warrington Colescott. It dates from 1963 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1963 print by American artist Warrington Colescott, created using a combination of drypoint, etching, aquatint, engraving, and stencil techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a chaotic interior scene with numerous figures in old-fashioned attire, featuring a mix of standing, sitting, and reclining individuals, with a prominent woman in the foreground and a group of arguing or performing men.
Technique & Style
Colescott employed sharp lines and bold contrasts to convey a sense of movement and drama, utilizing metal tools to create the image on a plate, which was then inked for printing.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, and was produced by Colescott at his Mantegna Press in Hollandale, Wisconsin, where he worked alongside his wife, Frances Myers.
Artist & collection
Artist
Warrington Wickham Colescott Jr. (March 7, 1921 – September 10, 2018) was an American artist, he is best known for his satirical etchings. He was a master printmaker and operated Mantegna Press in Hollandale, Wisconsin,…
