Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Werner Drewes. It dates from 1954 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1954 woodcut by Werner Drewes, a painter, printmaker, and educator who helped introduce Bauhaus principles to the United States.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a hillside scene with two figures walking, a house, and a bridge, rendered in bold, flat colors including yellow, brown, and purple. The image is characterized by sharp lines and a sense of simplicity.
Technique & Style
The woodcut technique, involving carving an image into wood and inking it, gives the print its clean and solid shapes. Drewes's work often blended nonobjective and figurative styles, emphasizing emotional content.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Drewes was associated with the development of American abstraction and played a significant role in disseminating Bauhaus aesthetics through his teaching and art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Werner Drewes (1899–1985) was a painter, printmaker, and art teacher. Considered to be one of the founding fathers of American abstraction, he was one of the first artists to introduce concepts of the Bauhaus school…
