Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Ernest La Jeunesse in 1897.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

Untitled

Ernest La Jeunesse , 1897

Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Ernest La Jeunesse. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1897, this untitled lithograph belongs to a series of fifty prints produced by Ernest La Jeunesse. The work is part of the Museum of Modern Art’s collection and exemplifies the artist’s rapid, gestural approach to theatrical illustration.

Subject & Meaning

The sparse background includes the title *La Comédie de l’Amour* and a list of cast members, anchoring the scene in a specific production.

The image captures a moment of theatrical disorder, featuring four performers in exaggerated poses. A cane‑bearing man appears startled, another actor shields his face, a woman in a flowing dress stands with crossed arms, and a wild‑haired figure clutches a placard. The sparse background includes the title *La Comédie de l’Amour* and a list of cast members, anchoring the scene in a specific production.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, the print relies on bold, sketch‑like lines that convey immediacy, suggesting it may have been drawn during a rehearsal or shortly before a performance. The limited tonal range and the stark contrast between figure and empty space emphasize movement and theatrical energy, hallmarks of late‑19th‑century poster art.

History & Provenance

Ernest La Jeunesse produced this lithograph as part of a larger album documenting contemporary stage works. After remaining in private hands, the piece entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings, where it is displayed as an example of the intersection between printmaking and theatrical promotion in the 1890s.