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Untitled, by Emil Ganso, ink, 1927

Untitled

Emil Ganso

1927

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1927 ink by Emil Ganso, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Emil Ganso
When & what style?
1927
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a narrow alley between old wooden buildings. The roofs lean in, casting shadows over the cobblestone path. At the far end, a person walks away, carrying a bundle on their back. The walls are rough, with small windows and doors, and the whole scene is drawn in dark lines with some shaded areas. The artist used a mix of fine lines and textured marks to create depth. The bundle on the person’s back looks heavy, adding a sense of weight to the quiet street. Look up etching to see how artists like this one layer lines and ink for shading.

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