Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a print by the Impressionist artist Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1896, this untitled print combines the talents of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and Théophile‑Alexandre Steinlen. Executed as a journal page featuring relief halftone illustrations, the work reflects the collaborative spirit of late‑19th‑century Parisian printmaking and is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
Technique & Style
The piece employs a relief halftone process, wherein fine dots of varying size create tonal gradations. This method, popular in the 1890s for reproducing photographic effects, allows the artists to render subtle shading within the printed illustrations, bridging the gap between traditional drawing and emerging mechanical reproduction.
History & Provenance
Produced during a period of intense artistic exchange in Paris, the work was later acquired by the Museum of Modern Art, where it remains on view. Its presence in the museum’s collection underscores the institution’s commitment to documenting the evolution of print media and the collaborative networks of the era.
Artist & collection
Artist
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (1864–1901) was a French artist.
