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Untitled

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1917

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1917 ink by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1917
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows two figures stacked vertically, their faces sharp and angular. The top figure wears a hat and holds a long staff, while the lower figure has a hood pulled low. Dark lines and patterns fill the background, creating a jagged, almost chaotic feel. The artist used a woodcut technique—carving into wood and printing the raised parts. This makes the lines look bold and the shapes stand out clearly. Check out woodcut to see how this printing method works.