Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Karl Schmidt-Rottluff. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1915 woodcut, titled 'Untitled', is the work of Karl Schmidt-Rottluff, a German expressionist artist and founding member of the group Die Brücke.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts two cats sitting together on a dark surface, their forms reduced to sharp angles and thick black lines, conveying a sense of simplicity and emotional intensity.
Technique & Style
Schmidt-Rottluff carved the image directly into wood, resulting in a print characterized by rough, visible wood grain and strong contrasts, reflecting the Die Brücke group's stylistic emphasis on bold forms.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karl Schmidt-Rottluff (Karl Schmidt until 1905; 1 December 1884 – 10 August 1976) was a German expressionist painter and printmaker; he was one of the four founders of the artist group Die Brücke.
