Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Karl Walser. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Karl Walser's 1902 lithograph Untitled is a print characterized by a sketchy, expressive style. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicted is a desolate landscape with a fence, streetlamp, and distant buildings. A cross on a building wall and a train in the background add to the composition. The dark, textured sky and rough ground contribute to the overall mood.
Technique & Style
Walser employed a scratchy, spontaneous style in creating this lithograph, evoking the feel of a quick yet deliberate drawing. The technique reflects the expressive tendencies of German Expressionism, a style associated with his contemporary, Max Beckmann.
Artist & collection
Artist
Karl Edmund Walser (April 8, 1877, Teufen - September 28, 1943, Bern) was a Swiss painter, stage designer, illustrator, muralist, and artist.
