Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Albert Gleizes, gouache, 1914
Untitled, by Albert Gleizes, gouache, 1914

Untitled is a gouache drawing by Albert Gleizes. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a 1914 gouache drawing on paper by Albert Gleizes, held at The Museum of Modern Art.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing features a central figure wearing a hat, surrounded by abstract geometric shapes and lines, creating a dynamic composition that balances representation and abstraction.

Technique & Style

Gleizes employed bold brushstrokes and contrasting light and dark shades to achieve depth, utilizing the unique texture and finish afforded by gouache on paper.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Albert Gleizes

Artist

Albert Gleizes

Albert Gleizes was a French artist, theoretician, philosopher, a self-proclaimed founder of Cubism and an influence on the School of Paris.

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Museum of Modern Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.