Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Yasuo Kuniyoshi. It dates from 1948 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Yasuo Kuniyoshi's Untitled is a 1948 lithograph held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a profiled face wearing a tall, pointed hat, rendered in simple, flat shapes and sharp lines. A blurry sign in the background contains partially legible letters.
Technique & Style
Kuniyoshi employed bold, clean lines to create a mask-like effect on the face. The hat and facial tilt imbue the image with a quiet, enigmatic energy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Yasuo Kuniyoshi was a Japanese-American painter, photographer and printmaker.
