Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Willem de Kooning. It dates from 1970 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1970 lithograph by Willem de Kooning, embodies the abstract expressionist movement's core principles through its dynamic, spontaneous composition.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a dense, chaotic arrangement of intertwined figures, suggesting human, animal, and facial forms, which converge to evoke a sense of frenetic energy rather than specific representation.
Technique & Style
Characterized by thick, bold lines that contrast with faint scribbles, the work showcases de Kooning's expressive mark-making. The lithographic process, involving ink pressed onto stone and transferred to paper, contributes to the lines' simultaneous sharpness and blurriness.
History & Provenance
Created during de Kooning's prominent role in the New York School, alongside artists like Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner, the lithograph is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Willem de Kooning ( də KOO-ning, Dutch: ; April 24, 1904 – March 19, 1997) was a Dutch-American abstract expressionist artist.
