1919
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1919 ink by Ernst Barlach, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This woodcut shows a group of people in a forest clearing. One person sits on the ground, wrapped in a heavy cloak, while another stands nearby. In the background, a horse stands tied to a tree, and a small child lies on the ground near the seated figure. The scene is dark and textured, with thick lines and shadows. The artist carved this image into wood, then printed it—this is called a woodcut. The rough, uneven edges of the lines make the scene feel raw and urgent. Next, check out woodcut to see how this printing method works.
Ernst Heinrich Barlach (2 January 1870 – 24 October 1938) was a German expressionist sculptor, medallist, printmaker and writer.
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