Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Louis Lozowick. It dates from 1931 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The artist signed it in the corner with the year 1931 and the place name *Kourgan-Tube*.
This drawing shows a person riding a horse down a hillside. In the background, there’s a small village with simple buildings and trees. Two other riders on donkeys are walking ahead on a dirt path.
The artist signed it in the corner with the year 1931 and the place name *Kourgan-Tube*. The sketch looks like it was made quickly, with loose lines and shading.
Check out how this was made using lithography.
Overview
Untitled is a 1931 lithograph by Louis Lozowick, currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene rural scene: a horseback rider descending a hillside, with a small village, trees, and two additional figures on donkeys along a dirt path in the background.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose lines and expressive shading, the lithograph suggests a rapid execution, highlighting Lozowick's spontaneous approach to capturing the moment.
History & Provenance
Signed by the artist in 1931 with the location 'Kourgan-Tube', the work's origins are tied to this named place, though its history prior to MoMA's acquisition is not detailed here.
Context
Created during Lozowick's travels, 'Untitled' reflects his interest in documenting everyday life in diverse locales, in this case, Kourgan-Tube.
Legacy
As part of MoMA's collection, the lithograph contributes to the museum's holdings of early 20th-century printmaking, offering insight into Lozowick's contribution to the medium.
Artist & collection
Artist
Louis Lozowick (1892–1973) was a Ukrainian-born American painter and printmaker. He is recognized as an Art Deco and Precisionist artist, and mainly produced streamline, urban-inspired monochromatic lithographs in a…
