Untitled
1930
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1930
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1930 ink by Emile Branchard, depicting forest, held at Museum of Modern Art.
You see a few thin trees drawn in black ink on white paper. Branchard used quick, scratchy lines—almost like he drew it in one sitting. The trees feel alive, not stiff. No color, no background, just ink on paper. That simplicity makes it feel modern, even though it’s over 90 years old. If you like this, look up cross-hatching next.
