Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Richard Paul Lohse, ink, 1942
Untitled, by Richard Paul Lohse, ink, 1942

Untitled is an ink print by Richard Paul Lohse. It dates from 1942 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

This 1942 print is part of a diverse portfolio by Swiss artist Richard Paul Lohse, featuring a mix of linoleum cuts, woodcuts, and lithographs.

Subject & Meaning

The print features geometric shapes, including triangles and rectangles, in bold black and red hues against a light background, exemplifying Lohse's emphasis on visual order and geometric abstraction.

Technique & Style

Created using the linoleum cut technique, the print showcases sharp-edged forms and flat colors, characteristic of Lohse's precise and systematic approach to modernist graphic art.

Artist & collection

Artist

Richard Paul Lohse

Richard Paul Lohse (September 13, 1902 – September 16, 1988) was a Swiss painter and graphic artist and one of the main representatives of the concrete and constructive art movements.

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