1954
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1954 ink by Alfred Manessier, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is a wild mix of bold colors and sharp lines. Deep reds, teal blues, and black shapes fill the space, overlapping in a way that feels both messy and controlled. There’s no clear subject—just jagged forms and splotches that don’t quite match anything in the real world. The artist signed it in the corner with the date "14 Mars 1954," which means this was made in March 1954. The brushstrokes (or print strokes) look rough, like the ink was applied thickly in some spots. If you like this kind of abstract work, look up lithography to see how it’s made.
Alfred Manessier was a non-figurative French painter, stained glass artist, and tapestry designer, part of the new School of Paris and the Salon de Mai.
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