Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Misch Kohn. It dates from 1976 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1976 print by American artist Misch Kohn, combining engraving, woodcut, embossing, and silver leaf additions. It is an abstract work featuring geometric shapes and varied textures.
Subject & Meaning
The print's central square contains a gray vertical line and diverse patterns, including red and white text and a yellow circle. Surrounding shapes in red, yellow, and orange create a collage effect against a beige background.
Technique & Style
Kohn's use of multiple techniques – engraving, woodcut, embossing, and silver leaf – achieves a richly textured surface. The torn edge and varied patterns contribute to the work's abstract, collage-like quality.
History & Provenance
Created in 1976, Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection in New York City. Kohn, born in 1916, studied at the Herron School of Art in Indianapolis and is represented in several major museum collections.
Artist & collection
Artist
Misch Kohn (1916 – 2003) was an American artist. His works are part of the collections of several major museums including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. Kohn…
