Untitled (Abstract) 1950

"Untitled (Abstract)" is a 1950 woodcut by Joan Grant (1907-1989). The composition is an abstract arrangement of bold geometric shapes and lines, rendered in a limited palette of vibrant colors such as red, green, and yellow. The artist's skillful use of negative space, as well as layered geometric shapes and linework, creates a feeling of depth and movement, emphasizing the abstract forms. The work is characteristic of Grant's mid-century style, which combined elements of abstract expressionism and geometric abstraction.