Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Caroline Durieux. It dates from 1936 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The two in the front are large, simple shapes with no details—just smooth faces and flat clothes.
This drawing shows three men in suits and bow ties, all facing forward. The two in the front are large, simple shapes with no details—just smooth faces and flat clothes. Behind them, a smaller, fainter face peeks out, almost like a ghost. The lines are clean and sketchy, like a quick pencil drawing.
The artist left out almost everything except the shapes of the men’s heads and suits. This makes the faces feel empty, like they’re waiting for something. The drawing is from 1936, and it’s held at a famous museum.
If you like this style, look up lithography to see how artists use it to make prints.
Overview
Untitled is a 1936 lithograph by Caroline Durieux, held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts three suited men with bow ties, their faces simplified to the point of emptiness, evoking a sense of anticipation or expectation. A third figure is subtly suggested in the background, creating a sense of depth.
Technique & Style
The lithograph's clean, sketchy lines and simplified forms give it a sense of directness and immediacy, characteristic of Durieux's style. The artist's use of lithography allows for a printmaking process that captures the feel of a quick drawing.
Artist & collection
Artist
Caroline Wogan Durieux was an American printmaker, painter, and educator. She was a Professor Emeritus at both Louisiana State University, where she worked from 1943 to 1964 and at Newcomb College of Tulane University (1937–1942).
