Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by László Moholy-Nagy, crayon, 1920
Untitled, by László Moholy-Nagy, crayon, 1920

Untitled is a crayon drawing by László Moholy-Nagy. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a drawing by László Moholy-Nagy, created in 1920 using lithographic crayon on paper. It is a sketch of a woman's profile and is held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a woman in profile with her hair pulled back, wearing a high-necked coat with a textured pattern. The simplicity of the subject suggests a focus on form and line.

Technique & Style

The use of lithographic crayon on paper gives the drawing a scratchy, uneven texture. The loose and quick lines convey a sense of urgency, suggesting the artist worked rapidly to capture the subject.

Artist & collection

Portrait of László Moholy-Nagy

Artist

László Moholy-Nagy

László Moholy-Nagy was a Hungarian painter and photographer as well as a professor in the Bauhaus school.

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