Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Walt Kuhn, ink, 1920
Untitled, by Walt Kuhn, ink, 1920

Untitled is an ink print by Walt Kuhn. It dates from 1920 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Walt Kuhn's 1920 lithograph, Untitled, is a print held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection. It is a rare example of his work in printmaking, as he is primarily known as a painter.

Subject & Meaning

The lithograph depicts three men in a plain room: one stands in military uniform, holding a cane, while two others sit at a table, engaged in conversation. The simplicity of the scene and lack of background detail focus attention on the figures and their interaction.

Technique & Style

The print is characterized by loose, quick lines and a sketchy style, giving it a rough, unfinished appearance. The unevenness of the lines contributes to the overall sense of spontaneity and informality.

History & Provenance

Kuhn created Untitled in 1920, a year after his involvement in the Armory Show, which introduced European Modernism to American audiences. The print is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Walt Kuhn

Artist

Walt Kuhn

Walter Francis Kuhn (October 27, 1877 – July 13, 1949) was an American painter and an organizer of the famous Armory Show of 1913, which was America's first large-scale introduction to European Modernism.

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