Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Emil Nolde, ink, 1906
Untitled, by Emil Nolde, ink, 1906

Untitled is an ink print by Emil Nolde. It dates from 1906 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Emil Nolde's Untitled is a 1906 woodcut print held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print is a close-up portrait of a bearded man wearing a hat, rendered in bold lines against a dark background. The contrast between the subject's face and the surrounding darkness creates a sense of intensity.

Technique & Style

The woodcut technique lends the image a rough, textured quality, while Nolde's use of bold lines and dark colors contributes to its dramatic effect.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Emil Nolde

Artist

Emil Nolde

Emil Nolde was a German painter and printmaker. He was one of the first Expressionists, a member of Die Brücke, and was one of the first oil painting and watercolor painters of the early 20th century to explore color.…

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