Untitled
1976
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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Horst Janssen
Horst Janssen (14 November 1929 – 31 August 1995) was a German draftsman, printmaker, poster artist and illustrator.
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ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1976 ink by Horst Janssen, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a close-up of a person’s face, drawn in loose, dark lines. The eyes are deep and thoughtful, the hair wild, and the mouth slightly open. The background is plain, but the artist’s hand is visible at the edges, as if they were working quickly. The lines are scratchy and uneven, like they were made by pressing hard into the plate. This style is typical of etching and drypoint, where the artist carves into metal to create the image. Next, look up etching to see how artists like this make prints.
Horst Janssen (14 November 1929 – 31 August 1995) was a German draftsman, printmaker, poster artist and illustrator.
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