Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by André Dunoyer de Segonzac in 1927.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

André Dunoyer de Segonzac , 1927

Untitled is an ink print by André Dunoyer de Segonzac. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1927, this untitled etching by French printmaker André Dunoyer de Segonzac is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art. Executed in black ink on a light beige paper, the work presents a solitary figure in a relaxed pose, rendered with the economy of line characteristic of the artist’s printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The composition shows a woman lying on a shoreline, her head propped on her left arm. The sparse detailing and the quiet posture convey a sense of repose and intimacy, inviting contemplation of a moment of stillness within a natural setting.

Technique & Style

Dunoyer de Segonzac employs etching to produce fine, expressive lines, while leaving portions of the paper untouched to suggest sand, water, and the surrounding environment. The use of negative space and a simple spiral motif in the foreground—perhaps a shell or driftwood—enhances the work’s understated elegance.

History & Provenance

The print was produced in the interwar period, a time when the artist was actively exploring the possibilities of drypoint and etching. It entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings through acquisition, where it remains on view as an example of his early twentieth‑century print practice.

Context

André Dunoyer de Segonzac (1884–1974) is noted for his prolific output of etchings and drypoints that often depict everyday scenes with a calm, observational tone. This work aligns with his broader interest in capturing ordinary moments—such as a solitary figure on a beach—through a restrained, yet expressive, graphic language.