Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Ynez Johnston, ink, 1965
Untitled, by Ynez Johnston, ink, 1965

Untitled is an ink print by Ynez Johnston. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled, a 1965 lithograph by Ynez Johnston, is a densely detailed, monochromatic print housed in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The artwork presents a fantastical, map-like landscape filled with miniature buildings, roads, and abstract shapes, blending order and chaos to evoke a surreal, dreamlike geography.

Technique & Style

Characterized by precise yet unruly lines, the piece juxtaposes meticulous drafting with an overall sense of uncontrolled proliferation, achieved through a stark black, white, and muted gray palette.

History & Provenance

Created in 1965, the lithograph is part of The Museum of Modern Art's holdings, with the artist's body of work available for further exploration through Ynez Johnston's catalog.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ynez Johnston

Artist

Ynez Johnston

Ynez Johnston was an American painter, sculptor, printmaker, and educator. Known for her work in painting, printmaking, and mixed media, Johnston was particularly inspired by Byzantine art, as well as Tibetan, Indian,…

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