Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by George Grosz. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a drypoint print by George Grosz, created in 1914. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a seated woman with her back turned, wearing a loose head covering. Faint background shapes may represent a building or trees. The subject is rendered in a loose, sketchy manner, conveying a sense of informality.
Technique & Style
Grosz employed the drypoint technique, scratching a metal plate to create the image. The resulting lines are rough and expressive, giving the print an unfinished, spontaneous feel.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Grosz was a German artist known especially for his caricatural drawings and paintings of Berlin life in the 1920s.
