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Untitled, by Gerhard Marcks, ink, 1947

Untitled

Gerhard Marcks

1947

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1947 ink by Gerhard Marcks, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Gerhard Marcks
When & what style?
1947
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This woodcut print depicts a person playing a harp, with their head tilted slightly to the left. The harpist's face is blurred, and their hair is styled in a bob with bangs. They wear a dark, long-sleeved shirt with horizontal stripes on the sleeves. The harp has vertical strings, and the background is a light beige color with a dark rectangle behind the harpist. The print's simplicity and focus on the harpist create a sense of intimacy and quiet contemplation. The use of bold lines and contrasting colors adds depth and visual interest to the composition. To learn more about the artist behind this piece, explore the works of Gerhard Marcks.

About the artist

Portrait of Gerhard Marcks
Artist

Gerhard Marcks

Gerhard Marcks was a German artist, known primarily as a sculptor, but who is also known for his drawings, woodcuts, lithographs and ceramics.

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