1912
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1912 ink by Henry Ossawa Tanner, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a dimly lit street scene with a crumbling building in the background. The walls are rough, and the roof looks like it might fall apart. A few people stand near the doorway, some wrapped in cloaks, while others sit or kneel on the ground to the right, facing away. The artist used lines to create texture, especially on the walls and fabric, making everything look grainy and real. The lighting is uneven, with shadows stretching across the scene. This is made using etching, a printmaking method where the artist scratches into a metal plate.
Henry Ossawa Tanner (June 21, 1859 – May 25, 1937) was an American artist who spent much of his career in France.
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