Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Ron Costley Ian Hamilton Finlay. It dates from 1973 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1973 print produced on offset card, resulting from a collaboration between artists Ian Hamilton Finlay and Ron Costley. The work is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is displayed among other examples of mid‑twentieth‑century graphic experimentation.
Technique & Style
The piece utilizes offset printing, a commercial process that transfers ink from a plate to a rubber blanket before applying it to the card surface. This method allows for crisp, repeatable imagery and typographic elements, reflecting the artists’ interest in the intersection of fine art and printed media.
History & Provenance
Created in 1973, the work entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection through acquisition shortly after its production, aligning with the institution’s effort to document contemporary print practices. Its provenance remains straightforward, with no recorded changes of ownership prior to its museum acquisition.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ron Costley Ian Hamilton Finlay
Ron Costley Ian Hamilton Finlay (1925–2006) was a British artist.
