Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by Josef Albers. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Josef Albers created the linoleum cut 'Untitled' around 1916, an early work by the artist who would later become influential in modern art and education.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a hand grasping a jagged, dark form, conveying tension through the strained fingers and contrasting textures.
Technique & Style
Albers employed a simple black-and-white linoleum cut technique, carving away the background to emphasize the hand and dark shape, creating a dramatic effect through chiaroscuro.
History & Provenance
The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, representing Albers' early artistic output before his later contributions to modern art and pedagogy.
Artist & collection
Artist
Josef Albers ( AL-bərz, US also AHL-, German: ; March 19, 1888 – March 25, 1976) was a German-born American artist and educator who is considered one of the most influential 20th-century art teachers in the United States.
