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Untitled

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1912

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1912 ink by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1912
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a woman sitting on a chair, holding a fan and looking down. Behind her, a man stands with his arms raised, like he’s reaching for something. The scene has sharp, angular lines and bold black shapes against a white background, making it feel tense and uneven. The artist carved this image into wood, then printed it—you can almost feel the grainy texture in the lines. The way the figures are simplified and the space feels crowded is unusual for its time. Look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.