1984
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1984 ink by A.R. Penck, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a seated man in a loose, angular style. His face is half-turned, eyes down, holding what looks like a cane or staff. The background is a mix of wavy lines and blobs—maybe water or clouds—with a small boat floating in the distance. The whole thing is drawn in gray ink on paper, with quick, sketchy strokes. The artist used a mix of etching and aquatint, which lets them layer tones and textures. This makes the lines feel both sharp and slightly fuzzy at once. Check out more about etching.
Ralf Winkler (alias A. R. Penck, who also used the pseudonyms Mike Hammer, T. M., Mickey Spilane, Theodor Marx, "a. Y." or just "Y" 5 October 1939 – 2 May 2017) was a German painter, printmaker, sculptor, and jazz…
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