Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Werner Gothein, ink, 1918
Untitled, by Werner Gothein, ink, 1918

Untitled is an ink print by Werner Gothein. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1918 lithograph by Werner Gothein, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two figures in a dark, confined space, their faces obscured and bodies entwined in a manner suggesting struggle or intense physical contact.

Technique & Style

The image features jagged lines and an uneven texture, achieved through a lithographic process that allows for varied ink distribution, resulting in thick and thin areas.

Context

The work's raw, expressive quality is characteristic of its time, reflecting the artist's experimentation with the lithographic medium.

Artist & collection

Artist

Werner Gothein

Werner Gothein (1890–1968) was a German artist, born in Karlsruhe.

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