Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Walter Sickert in 1928.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Walter Sickert , 1928

Untitled is an ink print by Walter Sickert. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Walter Sickert's 1928 etching, 'That Old-Fashioned Mother of Mine', is a black-and-white print held at The Museum of Modern Art. It exemplifies the artist's work in the Post-Impressionist style, characteristic of the Camden Town Group.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a suited man with a drink in a dimly lit room, accompanied by two shadowy figures. The title suggests a tone that is either playful or critical, inviting interpretation of the scene's meaning and the figures' relationships.

Technique & Style

Sickert employed etching techniques, utilizing cross-hatching to create a grainy texture and build up shadows and details. The resulting image is characterized by fine lines and a high level of tonal nuance, reflecting the artist's skill with the medium.

Context

Sickert's work was influenced by press photographs and popular culture, and reflects a shift towards distinctly British avant-garde styles. As a member of the Camden Town Group, he was part of a circle of artists exploring new approaches to representation.

Artist & collection

Artist

Walter Sickert

Walter Richard Sickert (31 May 1860 – 22 January 1942) was a German-born British painter and printmaker who was a member of the Camden Town Group of Post-Impressionist artists in early 20th-century London.