Untitled c. 1946

Alfred Russell's "Untitled" (c. 1946) is a captivating abstract etching that showcases the artist's adeptness with line and form. The composition, a study in interplay between geometric and organic shapes, is rendered in shades of gray on a cream-colored background, creating a dynamic visual interplay. This work exemplifies Russell's embrace of abstract expressionism, a movement prominent in the mid-20th century, where artists sought to convey emotion and personal experience through non-representational imagery.