Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Edvard Munch. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Edvard Munch's 1927 lithograph, Untitled, is a print characterized by loose, expressive lines and a focus on a single figure.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts a man's profile, with a red hat band and pronounced facial lines, conveying a sense of emotional intensity. The plain background emphasizes the subject's face, suggesting an exploration of inner experience.
Technique & Style
The work's sketch-like quality is achieved through a lithographic technique that preserves the visible marks of the drawing tool, resulting in a direct and expressive representation.
Context
Untitled is a product of Munch's later career, during which he continued to explore themes of human emotion and psychological complexity, building on his earlier innovations.
Artist & collection
Artist
Edvard Munch ( MUUNK; Norwegian: ; 12 December 1863 – 23 January 1944) was a Norwegian painter.
