Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Heinrich Campendonk. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Heinrich Campendonk's 1918 woodcut, Untitled, is a print characterized by a dreamlike scene rendered in black and white. The work is a representative example of the artist's early graphic output.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a fantastical scene featuring an elephant, a horse, a cow, and a cyclist amidst abstracted foliage or celestial forms. The juxtaposition of these elements creates a sense of intrigue and mystery.
Technique & Style
Executed in woodcut, a relief printing technique involving carved wood and ink, the image is marked by sharp lines and solid black areas. This method lends the work a distinctive graphic quality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1918, Untitled is an early work by Campendonk, a German-born artist who later acquired Dutch citizenship in 1934. The print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Heinrich Mathias Ernst Campendonk (3 November 1889 – 9 May 1957) was a painter and graphic designer born in Germany who became a naturalized Dutch citizen.
