Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Rolf Nesch, 1948
Untitled, by Rolf Nesch, 1948

Untitled is a print by Rolf Nesch. It dates from 1948 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1948 metal print by Rolf Nesch, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts three blocky figures in a dark, cluttered space, distinguished by bold, contrasting colors and abstracted features. Bright hues like green, orange, and red stand out against a black background filled with scribbles and shapes.

Technique & Style

The figures appear constructed from flat, cut-out pieces, evoking a collage effect. The use of metal for the print likely contributed to the sharp, graphic edges of the composition.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Rolf Nesch

Artist

Rolf Nesch

Rolf Nesch was a German-born Norwegian expressionist artist, especially noted for his printmaking.

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