Untitled
1922
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1922
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a busy village scene with people walking and talking. A few kids play near a small well, while adults chat or go about their work. The buildings are simple, with thatched roofs and a tall chimney in the background. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to capture movement and life in a small town. It’s drawn in drypoint, a technique that uses sharp tools to etch into metal plates. Want to see more of this artist’s work? Try looking up Adolf Ferdinand Schinnerer.