Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Max Slevogt. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1928, this lithographic print by Max Slevogt presents a solitary male figure rendered in muted tonal contrasts. The work resides in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it exemplifies Slevogt’s engagement with printmaking alongside his more widely known oil paintings.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait shows a man turned slightly to his right, his short dark hair framing a thick beard and mustache. A high‑collared jacket encloses his shoulders, while a prominent nose and defined eyebrows give the face a contemplative intensity, suggesting a moment of inward reflection.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithography, the image relies on the medium’s capacity for fine line work and tonal variation. Slevogt’s handling of the stone surface produces visible tool strokes that create texture in both the figure’s features and the background’s intermingling light and dark areas, adding depth without resorting to heavy shading.
History & Provenance
The print was produced during the later phase of Slevogt’s career, a period when he explored graphic media in addition to his plein‑air landscapes. After its creation, the lithograph entered private collections before being acquired by the Museum of Modern Art, where it has been displayed as part of the institution’s representation of early 20th‑century German printmaking.
Artist & collection
Artist
Max Slevogt (8 October 1868 – 20 September 1932) was a German Impressionist painter and illustrator, best known for his landscapes.
