Untitled
1910
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1910
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1910 ink by Wilhelm Lehmbruck, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This artwork presents a nude figure, depicted in a drypoint technique. The figure is seated, with their legs bent and arms wrapped around their knees. Their head is tilted downward, and their hair is pulled back. The background of the image is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker tones of the figure. The artist's use of drypoint creates a sense of texture and depth in the image. The lines are bold and expressive, giving the figure a sense of movement and energy. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, as if the figure is lost in thought. To learn more about the artist's use of drypoint, explore the technique of sfumato.
Wilhelm Lehmbruck (4 January 1881 – 25 March 1919) was a German sculptor. One of the most important of his generation, he was influenced by realism and expressionism.
See the richer artist pageYour cart is empty
Explore artworks →