Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Kurt Seligmann. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Kurt Seligmann's 1950 print, Untitled, is an etching and aquatint that showcases the artist's distinctive blend of Surrealist and medieval influences.
Subject & Meaning
The print features a twisted, fabric-like figure with a central round form and curved arms terminating in smaller rounded shapes, evoking a sense of movement and fluidity against a dark background.
Technique & Style
Seligmann employed etching and aquatint techniques to create the work's contrasting light and dark areas, with the aquatint contributing to the figure's textured, fabric-like appearance.
History & Provenance
Seligmann, a Swiss-born artist and key figure in the Surrealist movement, created Untitled during a period when his work often incorporated occult symbolism and dreamlike imagery, and the print is now held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Kurt Leopold Seligmann (20 July 1900, Basel – 2 January 1962, Sugar Loaf) was a Swiss-American Surrealist painter, engraver, and occultist.
