Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Harry van Kruiningen, ink, 1921
Untitled, by Harry van Kruiningen, ink, 1921

Untitled is an ink print by Harry van Kruiningen. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1921 lithograph by Harry van Kruiningen, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a large, distorted face wearing a black hat and featuring a bright red mouth, set against a background of abstract shapes and bold colors, including pinks, greens, and purples.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a scratchy, uneven style, characteristic of the lithography medium, to create a dreamy, disorienting image with overlapping lines and shapes.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Harry van Kruiningen

Artist

Harry van Kruiningen

Harry van Kruiningen (1906–1996) was a Dutch artist, born in Hansweert.

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