Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Alfred Kubin. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1918 lithograph, Untitled, is a print by Alfred Kubin, an Austrian artist associated with Symbolism and Expressionism.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a fantastical figure with a human body and a bird's head, possibly a raven or crow, sitting on the ground with one arm raised. The image's dreamlike quality and symbolic imagery reflect Kubin's exploration of psychological depth and dark, fantastical themes.
Technique & Style
The lithograph features indistinct background shapes and a central figure rendered in a mix of detailed and loose drawing, characteristic of Kubin's style, which blends elements of Symbolism and Expressionism.
History & Provenance
Created in 1918, Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, exemplifying Kubin's work as a printmaker and illustrator.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alfred Leopold Isidor Kubin (10 April 1877 – 20 August 1959) was an Austrian artist, printmaker, illustrator, and writer of a single novel, The Other Side. Kubin is considered an important exponent of Symbolism and Expressionism.
