Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by C. R. W. Nevinson. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
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This print shows a busy street scene with soldiers marching in tight rows. A horse-drawn cart sits in the middle, its wheels large and dark. Buildings line both sides, their windows and doors barely visible in the shadows. The whole scene feels tense, with sharp lines and heavy shadows.
The artist used a scratchy, almost frantic style—like they were in a hurry. The date in the corner says 1916, which was right after a huge war started.
If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
Overview
Untitled is an etching created by C.R.W. Nevinson in 1916. It depicts a tense street scene during wartime, characterized by sharp lines and heavy shadows.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows soldiers marching in formation, a horse-drawn cart, and buildings lining the street. The scene conveys a sense of tension and urgency, reflecting the artist's experience as a war artist during World War I.
Technique & Style
Nevinson employed a scratchy, expressive style in the etching, suggesting a sense of haste. The use of heavy shadows and sharp lines adds to the overall feeling of tension in the scene.
History & Provenance
Nevinson created Untitled while serving as a war artist in World War I. His work was influenced by his association with Italian Futurism and his involvement with the Rebel Art Centre.
Artist & collection
Artist
Christopher Richard Wynne Nevinson (13 August 1889 – 7 October 1946) was an English figure and landscape painter, etcher and lithographer, who was one of the most famous war artists of the First World War.
