1934
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1934 ink by Alexander Kanoldt, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows a steep mountain valley with sharp ridges. A winding river cuts through the center, flanked by rocky slopes. At the bottom, a small lake reflects the surrounding cliffs. The artist used heavy shading to show depth and texture in the rocks and water. The rough, sketchy lines make the scene feel rugged and untamed. The artist used a printing method that lets ink sit on the surface of a stone, then presses paper onto it. Check out lithography to see how this technique works.
Alexander Kanoldt (29 September 1881 – 24 January 1939) was a German magic realist painter and one of the artists of the New Objectivity.
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