Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Christiane Baumgartner. It dates from 2015 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
You see a small, dark rectangle with jagged white lines cutting through it.
You see a small, dark rectangle with jagged white lines cutting through it. It looks like a tiny screen or a rough piece of glass. The lines are thin but bold, like cracks in ice or broken light.
This is a woodcut, but not the usual kind. The artist carved the block, then inked it and pressed it onto paper. The white lines pop against the deep background. It’s part of a bigger set made in 2015.
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Overview
Untitled is a woodcut print created by Christiane Baumgartner in 2015, part of a diverse portfolio of 22 prints that explore various techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dark rectangle fractured by jagged white lines, evoking the appearance of a broken screen or cracked glass, and suggesting themes of disruption or fragmentation.
Technique & Style
Baumgartner carved the wood block to produce the image, which is characterized by bold, thin white lines that contrast with a deep background, achieved through the woodcut process.
History & Provenance
The print is held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Christiane Baumgartner is a German artist best known for her woodcut printmaking.
