Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Kuang Xü. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- CP255
- Credit line
- Rogers Fund, 1924
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a 1922 woodblock print by Kuang Xü, is a hanging scroll executed in ink and color on paper, characterized by a dominant red background and bold white linework.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts tall grass swaying in the wind, its dynamic movement suggested through expressive, wave-like forms that evoke a sense of natural energy.
Technique & Style
Kuang Xü employed simple yet effective lines and contrasting colors (vibrant red background, strong white ink) to achieve a striking visual tension and convey the grass's lifelike motion, a technique reminiscent of cross-hatching in its textural suggestion.
History & Provenance
Created in 1922, the work is part of The Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.
Artist & collection
