Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by John Grillo. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
John Grillo’s 1964 lithograph, part of a ten‑piece portfolio, resides in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Executed in a vivid palette of yellow and brown, the work presents a composition of geometric forms that intersect with gestural marks, reflecting the artist’s engagement with abstract visual language.
Subject & Meaning
The print bears the handwritten word “Illumination” at the top and the block‑letter phrase “Time and Space” beneath, suggesting a contemplation of perception and dimension. The inclusion of the artist’s name in cursive at the bottom reinforces its identity as a self‑referential piece within the series.
Technique & Style
Created through lithography, the image combines flat color fields with visible brushstroke‑like textures and splattered marks, giving the surface a tactile quality. A dominant circle, a rectangle containing a smaller circle, and other abstract shapes organize the composition, while the contrast of bold hues accentuates the dynamic interplay of form and surface.
History & Provenance
First produced in 1964, the lithograph was included in a limited portfolio of ten prints by Grillo. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings as part of the institution’s mid‑century American print acquisitions, where it remains on view as an example of the era’s experimental printmaking.
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