Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Paul Adolf Seehaus, ink, 1917
Untitled, by Paul Adolf Seehaus, ink, 1917

Untitled is an ink print by Paul Adolf Seehaus. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled, a 1917 etching by Paul Adolf Seehaus, is a print work housed in The Museum of Modern Art. Characterized by its stark black-and-white palette, the piece depicts a tumultuous urban scene.

Subject & Meaning

The etching shows a crowded, anxious group under a turbulent sky, with distant, partially obscured buildings. Figures cluster under umbrellas or stand alone, gazing upwards, conveying a sense of collective unease.

Technique & Style

Seehaus employed etching to create deep, dramatic shadows and intricate details, accentuating the scene's tension through sharp angles and dense, expressive lines.

History & Provenance

Created in 1917, the work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, though specific acquisition details are not provided here.

Artist & collection

Artist

Paul Adolf Seehaus

Paul Adolf Seehaus (1891–1919) was a German artist, born in Bonn.

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