Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Caroline Durieux. It dates from 1962 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1962 lithograph by Caroline Durieux, currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a blue-hued face with a subtle rightward turn, eyes directed forward, adorned with a white headscarf featuring yellow and brown stripes. The scarf wraps around the head, flowing down the back against a uniform beige background.
Technique & Style
Durieux blends realism and abstraction in this work. The face is rendered in detail, while the headscarf is simplified. The palette is muted, predominantly blue, with accents of yellow and brown.
History & Provenance
Created in 1962, the lithograph is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
This piece reflects Durieux's exploration of figurative representation with modernist inclinations, characteristic of her mid-20th-century artistic practice.
Legacy
As part of MoMA's collection, 'Untitled' contributes to the institutional recognition of Durieux's contribution to 20th-century printmaking and her unique stylistic blend.
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).
