Untitled
1894
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1894
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1894 ink by Paul Gauguin, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This print shows a large, coiled fish lying on a flat surface. Behind it, a dark, textured background looks like water or shadows. The fish’s scales and fins are drawn with sharp, repeating lines, while the edges of the surface it rests on are rough and uneven. The artist used a simple black-and-white style, focusing on bold shapes and patterns. The fish looks almost like a sculpture, with deep shadows and strong lines. If you like this style, look up woodcut to see how it’s made.
