Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor print by Franz Marc. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a lithograph with watercolor additions created by Franz Marc around 1902. The work is a print featuring a figurative subject.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a nude woman standing on a pedestal, rendered in a classical style with her body turned to the side and head facing forward. Her hair is styled in a bun, and a cloth is draped around her waist, conveying serenity and elegance.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by muted colors, with the woman's skin tone a warm beige contrasting with a dark, cool gray background. The use of lithography with watercolor additions allows for a range of tonal values and subtle color nuances.
History & Provenance
Franz Marc, a German Expressionist painter and printmaker, created this work early in his career. He later became a founding member of Der Blaue Reiter and was known for vibrant animal subjects, before his death in 1916 at the Battle of Verdun.
Artist & collection
Artist
Franz Moritz Wilhelm Marc (8 February 1880 – 4 March 1916) was a German painter and printmaker, one of the key figures of German Expressionism.
