Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Ludwig Hirschfeld-Mack, watercolor, 1921
Untitled, by Ludwig Hirschfeld-Mack, watercolor, 1921

Untitled is a watercolor print by Ludwig Hirschfeld-Mack. It dates from 1921 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1921 woodcut print by Ludwig Hirschfeld-Mack, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines woodcut lines with watercolor additions.

Subject & Meaning

The print features bold, geometric shapes in bright colors, including reds, blues, and yellows, arranged in a balanced composition. A white flag or cloth is centered among the shapes, which evoke a musical instrument.

Technique & Style

The artist employed woodcut lines to create strong outlines, then applied watercolor to fill the shapes with flat colors, making them visually prominent.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Museum of Modern Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.