Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Rudolf Schoofs, ink, 1968
Untitled, by Rudolf Schoofs, ink, 1968

Untitled is an ink print by Rudolf Schoofs. It dates from 1968 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1968 lithograph by Rudolf Schoofs, one of eleven in a portfolio. It is held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a man's face in black on a brown background, with his head tilted back and eyes closed. A small circular object is near his right eye. Handwritten text at the bottom is illegible, adding to the work's enigmatic nature.

Technique & Style

The sketch-like image is characterized by loose, expressive lines and a sense of depth created by the contrast between black and brown tones. The work's style is consistent with Schoofs' known oeuvre of emotive portraits.

Artist & collection

Artist

Rudolf Schoofs

Rudolf Schoofs (1932–2009) was a German artist, born in Goch.

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