Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Walt Kuhn, ink, 1928
Untitled, by Walt Kuhn, ink, 1928

Untitled is an ink drawing by Walt Kuhn. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Walter Francis Kuhn created this untitled drawing in 1928 using ink on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a seated woman with a bobbed hairstyle, wearing a dress that exposes her chest and leg. Her pose, with one hand on her hip and the other on her knee, is rendered with bold lines and expressive strokes.

Technique & Style

Kuhn's use of ink on paper creates a striking contrast between dark lines and white paper, conveying movement and energy. The bold lines and expressive brushstrokes add depth and texture to the image.

History & Provenance

Kuhn was a key organizer of the 1913 Armory Show, which introduced European Modernism to the United States. He worked in various media throughout his career, and this drawing is now held in 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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