Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Max Kaus. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Max Kaus's Untitled is a drypoint print created around 1927. It is a representative work by a German Expressionist artist who was active as both a painter and educator.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene landscape with a winding path, bare trees, and a distant village along a river. The composition is characterized by rolling hills and fields stretching to the horizon.
Technique & Style
Kaus employed sharp, scratchy lines to achieve a textured effect, giving the scene a rough, raw quality. The drypoint technique allowed for expressive, almost carved, renderings of trees and grass.
History & Provenance
The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Kaus later held a significant position as deputy director at the Academy for Visual Arts in West Berlin, reflecting his stature as an artist and educator.
Artist & collection
Artist
Max Kaus (11 March 1891 - 5 August 1977) was a German "second generation" expressionist painter and graphic artist.
