Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Adolf Ferdinand Schinnerer. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1910 drypoint print by Adolf Ferdinand Schinnerer, depicts a scene of people waiting in a line outside a building. The work is characterized by expressive, quick lines and a focus on shapes and shadows.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a queue of individuals outside a structure with tall windows and a sloped roof, extending down a narrow street. The subject emphasizes everyday life, with figures portrayed in various groupings and solitude.
Technique & Style
Schinnerer employed drypoint to achieve scratchy, expressive lines, conveying movement and shadow. The rapid execution suggests a sketch-like quality, prioritizing form and ambiance over detailed rendering.
History & Provenance
Created in 1910 by Schinnerer, a multifaceted artist and instructor at the Academy of Fine Arts, Munich, the work is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Adolf Ferdinand Schinnerer (25 September 1876, Schwarzenbach – 30 January 1949, Ottershausen, part of Haimhausen) was a German artist, active in painting, drawing and graphic design.
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