Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Walter Gramatté, ink, 1925
Untitled, by Walter Gramatté, ink, 1925

Untitled is an ink print by Walter Gramatté. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is an etching by Walter Gramatté, created in 1925, and is part of the collection at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The etching is a portrait of a contemplative man, with his hand on his forehead and eyes cast downward, conveying a quiet and introspective mood.

Technique & Style

The simplicity of the light background serves to focus attention on the subject's face, while the visible hair and hand add depth to the portrait.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Walter Gramatté

Artist

Walter Gramatté

Walter Gramatté (8 January 1897 in Berlin – 9 February 1929 in Hamburg) was a German expressionist painter who specialized in magic realism.

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