Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Gaston Lachaise in 1908.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

Artwork

Untitled

Gaston Lachaise , 1908

Untitled is an ink drawing by Gaston Lachaise. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

This untitled drawing by Gaston Lachaise is an ink work on gray paper, created circa 1908. It exemplifies the artist's early experimentation with figure drawing.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts two figures, one standing with raised arms and the other kneeling, set against a background of jagged shapes and wavy lines suggesting a landscape with water.

Technique & Style

Executed in a loose, sketchy style with thin lines and no shading, the work conveys a sense of spontaneity and incompleteness, characteristic of a rapid study.

History & Provenance

Lachaise, a French-born sculptor trained in Paris, produced this drawing after moving to the United States, where the country's energy influenced his artistic development.

Artist & collection

Artist

Gaston Lachaise

Gaston Lachaise was a French-born sculptor, active in America in the early 20th century.

Museum

Museum of Modern Art

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