1935
gouache
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1935 gouache by Christian Rohlfs, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting is a portrait of a man, rendered in muted tones of blue and gray. The subject's face is the central focus, with his eyes closed and a subtle, enigmatic expression. He wears a top hat and a dark jacket, which are depicted in loose, expressive brushstrokes. The artist's use of gouache and crayon on paper creates a textured, almost rough quality to the painting. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the subject is lost in thought. To learn more about the artist behind this intriguing portrait, explore the works of Christian Rohlfs.
Christian Rohlfs (November 22, 1849 - January 8, 1938) was a German painter and printmaker, one of the important representatives of German expressionism.
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