Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Gustave Le Rouge, ink, 1892
Untitled, by Gustave Le Rouge, ink, 1892

Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Gustave Le Rouge. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

This untitled lithograph, one of fifty in its album, was created by Gustave Le Rouge in 1892 and is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The specific subject of the lithograph is unidentified, but the album's original purpose was to promote theatrical productions, notably plays such as 'Theo's Dream' and 'The Infidel'.

Technique & Style

Executed in lithography, a technique allowing for mass reproduction, the work reflects the medium's capabilities in detail and texture, characteristic of late 19th-century printmaking.

History & Provenance

Originally part of a promotional album for theater programs, the lithograph is now housed at The Museum of Modern Art, indicating its transition from commercial to artistic heritage.

Artist & collection

This work is in the public domain (CC0). Image source: Museum of Modern Art open access. Spotted an error in this record? Tell us.