Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Susan Kaprov in 1975.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Untitled by Susan Kaprov (1975) · Meaning & Museum

About this work

Overview

Created in 1975 by New York‑born artist Susan Kaprov, this untitled work is a color photocopy that belongs to the Museum of Modern Art’s collection. It emerges from a series of early experiments in which Kaprov explored the possibilities of photomontage using office‑type Xerox machines, producing layered, non‑representational images that challenge conventional photographic practice.

Technique & Style

Kaprov employed a commercial color copier to assemble and re‑print fragments of photographic material, generating a dense, luminous surface.

Kaprov employed a commercial color copier to assemble and re‑print fragments of photographic material, generating a dense, luminous surface. The process yields a distinctive glow, where overlapping hues of deep blue, green, red and orange intermix, creating a visual rhythm that feels both delicate and forceful. The resulting composition is abstract, yet its tactile quality suggests movement and texture.

Subject & Meaning

The image presents a close‑up of tangled hair rendered in swirling blues and greens, intersected by bright streaks of red‑orange light. Subtle details, a hint of an earring and a shadowed form, suggest a fragment of a figure, inviting viewers to contemplate identity and the interplay between the corporeal and the abstract.

History & Provenance

The piece marks a pivotal moment in Kaprov’s career, when her innovative use of emerging imaging technology garnered critical attention. After its creation, the work entered the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains as an example of 1970s experimental printmaking and the artist’s interdisciplinary practice encompassing photography, painting, and installation.

Artist & collection

Artist

Susan Kaprov

Susan Kaprov (born 1946, New York City) is an American multi-disciplinary artist whose work spans the fields of photography, painting, graphic design, and installation art.