Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Edvard Munch. It dates from 1907 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Edvard Munch's 1907 drypoint print *Untitled* is a characteristic example of his psychologically charged works, focusing on the human face to convey intense emotional states.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a close-up of a pale-faced individual with messy hair and an intent, serious gaze, embodying Munch's exploration of anxiety and existential concerns.
Technique & Style
Executed in drypoint, the work features loose, quick lines and a rough, unpolished texture, emphasizing spontaneity and emotional immediacy. A plain, blurry background further isolates and intensifies the subject's expression.
History & Provenance
Created during a period influenced by nihilist ideologies, particularly Hans Jæger's emphasis on depicting inner turmoil, *Untitled* aligns with Munch's broader thematic preoccupations of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
