Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Yasuo Kuniyoshi, ink, 1932
Untitled, by Yasuo Kuniyoshi, ink, 1932

Untitled is an ink print by Yasuo Kuniyoshi. It dates from 1932 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1932 lithograph by Yasuo Kuniyoshi, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts two figures in a confined, dark space. One figure lies awkwardly on a bed, while the other stands nearby, holding a child. The tense scene suggests a quiet moment amidst turmoil.

Technique & Style

Characterized by rough, smudged lines, the work resembles a quick sketch. Kuniyoshi focused on the figures' shapes and shadows, leaving the background largely blank.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Yasuo Kuniyoshi

Artist

Yasuo Kuniyoshi

Yasuo Kuniyoshi was a Japanese-American painter, photographer and printmaker.

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