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Untitled, by Emil Ganso, ink, 1931

Untitled

Emil Ganso

1931

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1931 ink by Emil Ganso, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Emil Ganso
When & what style?
1931
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This is a black-and-white portrait of a man with a pipe. His face is half-lit, showing a strong jaw and a thoughtful expression. The background is plain, keeping all focus on his features. The artist used sharp lines and shadows to create depth. The paper looks aged, with a slight yellow tone around the edges. Want to learn more? Check out engraving to see how artists carve images into wood.

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