Untitled
1917
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1917
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1917 ink by Otto Lange, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This image shows a black-and-white woodcut of a horse lying down. The lines are sharp and jagged, breaking the horse’s body into angular shapes. Dark shadows fill the gaps between the cuts, making the horse look almost carved from the page. The way the artist used thick, bold lines creates a sense of movement despite the stillness. The horse’s legs and mane are simplified into sharp, geometric forms. Next, check out the technique: woodcut to see how artists carve and ink blocks to make prints.
