Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Walasse Ting. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1964, this untitled lithograph belongs to a series of ten works by the Chinese-American artist Walasse Ting. The print is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. It presents an abstract composition of black lines and shapes set against a beige field, conveying a dynamic visual rhythm.
Technique & Style
The work was produced using lithography, a printmaking process that allows for fluid, gestural marks. Ting employed both thick and thin black lines, rendered with an expressive looseness that suggests spontaneous drawing. The contrast of the dark marks with the light background emphasizes the movement inherent in the composition.
Subject & Meaning
While the piece lacks a specific figurative subject, the interplay of lines and forms creates a sense of kinetic energy. The inclusion of the small inscription “TING & TAMARIND” in the upper left corner hints at a personal or collaborative reference, inviting viewers to consider the artist’s identity within the abstract field.
History & Provenance
The lithograph was produced as part of a limited series of ten prints in the mid‑1960s, a period when Ting was exploring bold graphic gestures. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection, where it remains part of the institution’s holdings of post‑war American printmaking.
Artist & collection
Artist
Walasse Ting was a Chinese-American visual artist and poet. His colorful paintings have attracted critical admiration and a popular following. Common subjects include nude women and cats, birds and other animals.
