Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Jasper Johns. It dates from 1980 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1980 lithograph by Jasper Johns, embodies a vibrant, dynamic composition characterized by a chaotic interplay of colored lines and shapes.
Subject & Meaning
The work's subject is abstract, with its meaning derived from the emotional and visual tension created by the juxtaposition of bright, overlapping lines (in yellow, pink, blue, and green) and the contrasting, contained elements (a small black rectangle with a tiny white shape).
Technique & Style
Johns employed a lithographic technique that intentionally allows colors to bleed, enhancing the piece's loose, spontaneous appearance. The varied line thicknesses and uneven patterns evoke a sense of rapid, expressive mark-making.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jasper Johns (born May 15, 1930) is an American painter, sculptor, draftsman, and printmaker.
