Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Pablo Picasso. It dates from 1953 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Below them, bold white letters spell out "VALL AVRIS EXPOSITION" with the year "1953" and a tiny house icon.
This print shows two black silhouettes, one standing, one sitting, against a bright, warm sky. The standing figure leans over the other, who holds a round shape like a shield or a face. Below them, bold white letters spell out "VALL AVRIS EXPOSITION" with the year "1953" and a tiny house icon.
The artist used stark black and soft colors to create a simple but striking scene. The round shape the seated figure holds looks like a face or mask, adding a quiet mystery.
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Overview
Pablo Picasso's 1953 lithograph 'Untitled' exemplifies his ongoing exploration of printmaking techniques during his later years in France.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two black silhouettes against a warm sky, with the standing figure leaning over the seated one, who holds a round shape resembling a face or shield. The scene is accompanied by the text 'VALL AVRIS EXPOSITION 1953' and a small house icon.
Technique & Style
Picasso employed stark black and soft colors to create a simple yet striking composition, characteristic of his diverse and experimental style.
History & Provenance
This work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting Picasso's status as a highly influential 20th-century artist by the mid-20th century.
Artist & collection
Artist
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who spent most of his adult life in France.
