Artwork
Untitled

Untitled is an ink print by Lee Bontecou. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Lee Bontecou's Untitled is a 1968 lithograph held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a fantastical, spiky flower with metal-like petals and a central motif featuring a cross. The thick, rough stem evokes organic or industrial textures. The image blends natural and manufactured elements, creating a hybrid form.
Technique & Style
Bontecou employed shading to create depth, making the dark shapes stand out against a plain background. The lithographic technique allowed for the translation of drawn imagery into a printed format.
Context
The work reflects Bontecou's exploration of the intersection between natural and industrial forms, characteristic of her artistic practice.
Artist & collection
Artist
Lee Bontecou was an American sculptor and printmaker and a pioneer figure in the New York art world.



















