Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Rolf Nesch, ink, 1931
Untitled, by Rolf Nesch, ink, 1931

Untitled is an ink print by Rolf Nesch. It dates from 1931 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1931 drypoint print by Rolf Nesch, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman's profile, with wild, tangled hair evoking stormy weather. The bold, scratchy lines convey a sense of turmoil.

Technique & Style

Nesch employed the drypoint technique, scratching into the plate to create rough, textured lines. The resulting image has a raw, grainy quality, with blue-tinted areas adding depth.

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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