Untitled

Untitled

Max Slevogt

1928

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This lithograph portrait depicts a man with a thick beard and mustache, his head turned to the right. His hair is short and dark, and he wears a jacket with a high collar. The background is a mix of dark and light shades, with visible strokes of the artist's tool. The subject's facial features are rendered in detail, with a prominent nose and defined eyebrows. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the man is lost in thought. The use of lithography in this portrait adds a sense of texture and depth, inviting the viewer to explore the intricate details of the image. To learn more about the artist's technique, look up lithography.

More by Max Slevogt

Artifact World Gallery — 100,000 artworks Get the app