Untitled

Untitled

Jan Matulka

1923

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a chaotic city skyline made of sharp, angular buildings. The lines are rough and uneven, like sketches piled on top of each other. Dark tones dominate, with some areas almost black, while others fade into a smudgy gray. The artist used a single tool to carve into metal, creating this textured, layered look. It’s not a smooth city—it feels raw and unfinished, almost like a sketchbook page. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists create prints like this.

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