Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Louis Schanker, ink, 1939
Untitled, by Louis Schanker, ink, 1939

Untitled is an ink print by Louis Schanker. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a woodcut print created by American artist Louis Schanker around 1939, now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The work depicts three men in a dark, abstracted environment, their simplified geometric forms and indeterminate activity inviting interpretation.

Technique & Style

Characterized by bold lines, flat muted tones (predominantly grays and browns), and a textured, expressive quality, reflecting Schanker's bold and expressive artistic approach.

History & Provenance

Created circa 1939; currently held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Louis Schanker

Artist

Louis Schanker

Louis Schanker (1903–1981) was an American artist, born in New York City.

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