Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Ernest Fiene. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Ernest Fiene’s 1924 lithograph, untitled, is part of the permanent collection at the Museum of Modern Art. Executed in the print medium of lithography, the work presents a solitary female figure seated on a chair, rendered in a limited tonal palette that balances light and shadow.
Subject & Meaning
The composition shows a nude woman, modestly covered only by a pearl necklace and a striped cloth draped across her hips. She sits with her arms crossed on her lap, her head turned slightly to the right, conveying a quiet, introspective mood.
Technique & Style
Fiene employed the lithographic process to achieve soft gradations of tone, allowing the figure’s form to emerge against a background of ambiguous shapes that suggest furniture or foliage. The restrained line work and subtle shading emphasize the calm atmosphere.
History & Provenance
Created in 1924, the print entered the Museum of Modern Art’s collection, where it remains on view. Its acquisition reflects MoMA’s early 20th‑century focus on American printmaking.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ernest Fiene was a 20th-century American graphic artist who primarily worked in New York City and Woodstock, New York.
