Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor drawing by Christian Rohlfs. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drawing by Christian Rohlfs, created in 1916 using gouache and watercolor on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a woman in a patterned dress standing between two tall, blue forms that resemble doors or windows. Her face is indistinct, and the surrounding space is dominated by a red background.
Technique & Style
The work features bold, flat colors and a mix of geometric and floral patterns on the woman's dress. Thick black outlines define the composition, and the lack of shading gives the image a two-dimensional quality.
Artist & collection
Artist
Christian Rohlfs (November 22, 1849 - January 8, 1938) was a German painter and printmaker, one of the important representatives of German expressionism.
