Untitled (Abstract)
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screenprint
Dimensions
Image: 299 x 454 mm Sheet: 422 x 550 mm
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Reba and Dave Williams Collection, Gift of Reba and Dave Williams
Accession Number
2008.115.2707
Art Historical Context
Welcome to the National Gallery of, where *Untitled (Abstract)* invites contemplation of pure form and color. This enigmatic screenprint, measuring 299 x 454 mm on its image area and 422 x 550 mm on the full sheet, captures the essence of abstraction through bold shapes and dynamic compositions. With no known artist or date, it stands as a testament to the anonymous creativity that often fueled experimental printmaking, allowing viewers to project their own interpretations onto its non-representational surface. Screenprinting, the medium here, revolutionized graphic arts in the 20th century w...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...