Youngerman, Jack | Untitled 1, from the White Portfolio, 1972 — available on Composition Gallery

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Jack Youngerman’s Untitled 1, from The White Portfolio (1972), is a minimalist intaglio print measuring 36 x 27 inches, created in an edition of 150. Executed entirely in white, the work features embossed organic forms that gracefully flow across the surface, creating subtle shifts in texture and shadow. The interplay between light and relief evokes a meditative calm, while the curvilinear abstraction is emblematic of Youngerman’s refined visual language. Signed and dated in pencil, the work exemplifies his commitment to purity of form and spatial harmony.

Jack Youngerman (USA, 1926–2020) was a painter and sculptor known for his bold, geometric abstractions. Influenced by European modernism and American abstract expressionism, he explored dynamic forms and vivid color contrasts. Youngerman's work often reflected organic motifs, bridging hard-edged abstraction with nature-inspired fluidity, securing his place in the postwar art movement.

Jack Youngerman

Untitled 1, from the White Portfolio, 1972

Name: Untitled 1, from the White Portfolio, 1972
SKU: 16499

Form

Limited Edition Print

Limited Edition PrintA limited edition print is one of a number of prints made at the same time from one printmaking plate. A fixed number are made and signed by the artist, indicating the printing order, using the format 1/10, meaning first of ten prints.

Medium

Intaglio

IntaglioIntaglio is a printmaking technique where a design is incised below the surface of a metal or stone plate. Ink is applied to the plate, filling the incised lines or depressions, while the surface is wiped clean. The ink in the depressions is then transferred to paper using an etching press. Common intaglio techniques include engraving, etching, and drypoint.

Edition

Edition of 150

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The whole primary thing I work with in my paintings is an exploration and articulation of all the possibilities of abstract shape.
- Jack Youngerman

Jack Youngerman (b. 1926 USA, d. 2020 USA) was an American artist celebrated for his contributions to abstract art and hard-edge painting. Youngerman's work is characterized by its bold use of color, geometric forms, and dynamic compositions, often exploring the interplay of shape and space. He was part of the post-war generation of artists who sought new directions in abstraction, influenced by his studies in Paris and associations with other avant-garde artists such as Ellsworth Kelly and Alexander Calder. Youngerman's works reflect a deep engagement with both European modernism and American abstraction, creating a unique visual language that combines elements of minimalism with the organic rhythms of nature. His paintings, sculptures, and prints have been exhibited in major museums, including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and the Museum of Modern Art in New York, affirming his legacy as a significant figure in 20th-century art.

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Jack Youngerman

Untitled 1, from the White Portfolio, 1972

91.4 x 68.6 cm

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