Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Jacques Villon. It dates from 1961 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1961 etching by French artist Jacques Villon, currently in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a suited man standing with clasped hands, conveying a sense of formality tempered by the slight disarray of his rumpled jacket and stiffly tied bow tie.
Technique & Style
Characterized by loose, shaky lines suggestive of rapid execution or exploratory intent, the work contrasts polished subject matter with spontaneous, rough-hewn execution on textured paper.
History & Provenance
Created in 1961, the etching bears the artist's hasty signature and is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques Villon, also known as Gaston Duchamp, was a French Cubist and abstract painter and printmaker.
