Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Gabor Peterdi. It dates from 1934 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
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This sketch shows two rhinos tangled together in a messy, rocky pile. The lines are rough and uneven, like something drawn fast or scratched into metal. One rhino’s horn is sharp, while the other looks like it’s stuck in the rocks.
The artist signed it in the corner—just a small mark. The date "1934" is written faintly, too.
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Overview
The etching 'Untitled' is a print created by Gabor Peterdi in 1934. It is held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two rhinos entangled in a rocky pile, rendered with rough, uneven lines suggesting a sense of urgency or spontaneity. The contrast between the sharp horn of one rhino and the other's horn stuck in the rocks adds to the scene's tension.
Technique & Style
The etching's rough lines and uneven texture are characteristic of the medium, which involves scratching a design into a metal plate. The artist's use of this technique creates a dynamic, expressive image.
History & Provenance
Gabor Peterdi, born in Hungary in 1915, created 'Untitled' before immigrating to the United States in 1939. The work is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Gabor Peterdi (1915 in Pestújhely, Hungary – 2001 in Stamford, Connecticut) was a Hungarian-American painter and printmaker who immigrated to the United States in 1939.
