Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Emil Ganso in 1928.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Emil Ganso , 1928

Untitled is a drawing by Emil Ganso. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Created around 1928, this transfer drawing by Emil Ganso is part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art. The work is untitled and bears the artist’s signature in the lower corner, along with a reference to "Atelier De Pascin," suggesting the piece was produced in another artist’s studio.

Subject & Meaning

The composition depicts a figure bent over an easel, engaged in drawing. The posture is rigid, and the hands clutch a pencil with force. Behind the central figure, a simple seated silhouette hangs on the wall, while a bulky, cartoon‑like form stands to the right, adding a secondary narrative of artistic practice and perhaps self‑reflection.

Technique & Style

Executed as a transfer drawing, the piece relies on swift, uneven lines that convey immediacy. The sketchy quality, with varied hatching and rapid strokes, emphasizes the gestural nature of the scene and underscores the artist’s focus on capturing movement rather than precise detail.

History & Provenance

The drawing entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings after being acquired from an unspecified source. Its association with the Atelier De Pascin hints at a collaborative environment common among Parisian artists in the late 1920s, though the work’s exact provenance prior to museum acquisition remains undocumented.