Untitled
1908
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1908
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1908 ink by Emil Nolde, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a man’s side profile, looking away. His hair is thick and wavy, his beard short and patchy. The lines are rough, almost scratchy, with dark shadows on his face and neck. The background is just faint marks—no details, just texture. The artist used a technique that leaves loose, uneven lines. It’s not smooth like a drawing—more like scratching into the surface. Want to see how this was made? Try etching.
