1915
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1915 ink by Hans Purrmann, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a woman’s face and shoulders, drawn in loose, quick lines. Her hair is pulled back, and she wears a high collar. The paper has a grainy texture, and the drawing looks like it was made with a pen or sharp tool. The artist signed it in the corner with a simple script. The lines are uneven, almost like a quick sketch. This style makes the face feel alive but rough. Want to know more? Try looking up etching to see how artists create prints like this.
Hans Marsilius Purrmann (10 April 1880 - 17 April 1966) was a German artist. He was born in Speyer where he also grew up. He completed an apprenticeship as a scene painter and interior decorator, and subsequently…
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