Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by F. Cormon 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

F. Cormon , 1897

Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist F. Cormon. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Created in 1897, this lithograph is one of a quartet produced by French painter and printmaker Ferdinand Cormon.

About this work

Overview

Created in 1897, this lithograph is one of a quartet produced by French painter and printmaker Ferdinand Cormon. The work is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, where it is displayed as an example of late‑19th‑century printmaking.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts a small group assembled in a stark, rocky terrain. A bearded male figure dominates the centre, clutching a spear and confronting a woman who raises her arm in a gesture that suggests warning or appeal. Two diminutive figures crouch nearby, while additional silhouettes occupy the distant background, giving the scene a narrative, almost mythic quality.

Technique & Style

Cormon employs the lithographic process to achieve strong, decisive lines and a range of tonal shading that convey both movement and emotional tension. The contrast between the sharply rendered foreground and the softer, atmospheric sky creates depth, while the stylized anatomy and dramatic poses reflect the artist’s interest in storytelling rather than strict naturalism.

History & Provenance

The print was produced as part of a limited set of four lithographs in 1897, a period when Cormon was experimenting with graphic media alongside his more familiar oil paintings. After changing hands through private collections, the work entered the Museum of Modern Art’s holdings, where it has been catalogued as an illustration of the artist’s printmaking phase.