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Untitled

K. H. Hödicke

1972

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Contemporary

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1972 ink by K. H. Hödicke, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: K. H. Hödicke
When & what style?: 1972
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows five tiny, simple figures sitting on a wavy, cloud-like ground. Above them, a chaotic mix of jagged lines and shapes fills the sky. The figures are labeled with names like *Anina* and *Markus*, and the bottom text reads *"wo ist der Elefant?"* (German for "Where is the elephant?"). The artist used a mix of printing methods, including screenprinting and linoleum cuts, to create this strange, dreamy scene. The question about the elephant adds a playful mystery—it’s not clear if it’s hiding in the mess or just a joke. Next, check out lithography to see how other artists used similar printing tricks.