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Untitled, by Oskar Kokoschka, ink, 1919

Untitled

Oskar Kokoschka

1919

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1919 ink by Oskar Kokoschka, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Oskar Kokoschka
When & what style?
1919
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image is a black and white sketch of a person's face. The face is drawn in a loose, expressive style, with bold lines and shading that give it a sense of depth and emotion. The person's features are not clearly defined, but their eyes seem to be looking up and to the right. The sketch is done in a quick, gestural style, with visible lines and marks that suggest the artist was working quickly. The overall effect is one of energy and spontaneity, as if the artist was trying to capture a fleeting moment or emotion. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this sketch, you might want to look up Oskar Kokoschka.

About the artist

Portrait of Oskar Kokoschka
Artist

Oskar Kokoschka

Oskar Kokoschka was an Austrian artist, poet, playwright and teacher, best known for his intense expressionistic portraits and landscapes, as well as his theories on vision that influenced the Viennese Expressionist movement.

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