Untitled
1920
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1920
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1920 ink by Nikolai Kupreianov, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This black-and-white print shows a simple indoor scene. A table holds a lit lamp with a shade, a bottle, and a few dishes. The objects are drawn with sharp lines and heavy shading, making them look solid and three-dimensional. The background is dark, so the table and lamp stand out clearly. The artist used tiny parallel lines to build up shadows and texture—this is called cross-hatching. It gives the print a rough, almost carved look, like the lines were etched into wood. Next, look up cross-hatching to see how artists use it to create depth.
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