Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Albert Marquet. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created circa 1924, this lithograph is one of sixteen prints assembled in a single portfolio by French artist Albert Marquet. Executed in the medium of lithography, the image presents a tranquil harbor scene rendered with restrained line work and a muted palette, characteristic of Marquet’s mature period.
Subject & Meaning
The composition depicts a small boat occupied by two figures—one seated, the other standing—against a backdrop of a larger sailboat advancing toward the shore. Additional vessels populate the water, while distant hills and faint ships suggest a broader maritime environment, emphasizing everyday activity along the coast.
Technique & Style
Marquet employed light, economical pencil-like strokes within the lithographic process, favoring simplicity over detail. The print’s soft tonal transitions and limited line emphasis reflect his shift from early Fauvist vigor to a more subdued, impressionistic handling of light and atmosphere, focusing on the quiet rhythm of the scene.
History & Provenance
The work belongs to a series of sixteen lithographs produced during a prolific phase when Marquet frequently turned to urban and seaside subjects. While the specific ownership trail is not documented here, the portfolio was assembled as a cohesive body of work illustrating his evolving approach to landscape and harbor motifs.
Artist & collection
Artist
Albert Marquet (French pronunciation: ; 27 March 1875 – 14 June 1947) was a French painter.
