Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a tempera drawing by Alice Halicka. It dates from 1937 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1937 drawing by Alice Halicka, a Polish-born artist who spent much of her career in France. The work is executed in tempera and watercolor on paper.
Subject & Meaning
The drawing depicts a man dressed in a white shirt and pants, accessorized with a black harness, belt, and shoes. His pose, with one arm bent behind his back and the other extended, conveys a sense of elegance.
Technique & Style
Halicka's use of tempera and watercolor on paper showcases her versatility with different mediums. The work reflects her engagement with modernist styles, influenced by the avant-garde movements she encountered in early 20th-century Paris.
History & Provenance
Untitled is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Alice Halicka or Alicja Halicka (20 December 1895 – 1 January 1975) was a Polish-born painter who spent most of her life in France.
