Untitled (Abstract Still Life)
1951
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screenprint
Dimensions
image: 267 x 356 mm paper: 318 x 422 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
2008.115.3489
Art Historical Context
**Untitled (Abstract Still Life)**, created in 1951, the mid-20th-century fusion of traditional still life motifs with bold abstraction. This screenprint captures everyday objects in a non-representational style, transforming familiar forms into dynamic shapes and colors. Measuring 267 x 356 mm (image) on paper sized 318 x 422 mm, its compact scale invites close contemplation, revealing the medium's hallmark vibrancy and precision. Screenprinting, or silkscreen, gained prominence in the post-World War II era as an accessible technique for artists exploring mass production aesthetics and graph...
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...