Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Max Gubler, ink, 1918
Untitled, by Max Gubler, ink, 1918

Untitled is an ink print by Max Gubler. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1918 lithograph by Max Gubler, currently in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a chaotic scene of a crowd in turmoil, with figures contorted in various postures—reaching upwards, hunched, or falling—set against an indistinct, faintly suggested background.

Technique & Style

Characterized by rough, jagged lines and a textured, slightly fuzzy appearance, the work showcases Gubler's use of lithographic techniques, where ink on a stone plate produces distinctive, uneven strokes.

History & Provenance

Created in 1918, the lithograph is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, though specific details of its acquisition or earlier ownership are not provided here.

Context

Given its date and subject matter, the work may reflect the societal upheaval and angst of the late World War I era, though explicit contextual links are not specified.

Legacy

The lithograph's impact or influence on subsequent art movements or Gubler's oeuvre is not detailed in the provided information.

Artist & collection

Artist

Max Gubler

Max Gubler (1898–1973) was a Swiss artist, born in Zurich.

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