Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Terry Haass. It dates from 1969 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1969, this untitled print by Terry Haass combines engraving with aquatint techniques. The work is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection and presents a minimalist arrangement of abstract forms rendered in vivid color against a restrained background.
Subject & Meaning
The composition consists of three distinct shapes: a red, curved pod on the left, a yellow teardrop in the centre, and a bright yellow circle with a stem on the right. Thin, branch‑like lines link the forms, while scattered orange and gray dots provide subtle texture along the edges, suggesting a dialogue between organic and geometric elements.
Technique & Style
Haass employs the precision of engraving for the crisp outlines and the tonal softness of aquatint to achieve gentle washes. This dual approach creates a contrast between solid, defined edges and a slightly diffused, watercolor‑like background, allowing the colored shapes to appear both anchored and ethereal.
History & Provenance
The print was produced in 1969, a period when Haass was exploring the interplay of line and color in printmaking. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings shortly after its creation, where it remains catalogued as an example of her mid‑career experimentation with mixed print techniques.
Artist & collection
Artist
Terry Haass was a Czechoslovak-born French artist known for her printmaking, painting, and sculpture.
