Artwork
Untitled

Untitled is an ink print by Jacques Villon. It dates from 1910 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1910 drypoint print by Jacques Villon, currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Characterized by loose, expressive lines, the work depicts a seated figure with minimal facial detail.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a person sitting on a low surface with legs bent to one side, emphasizing the body's posture and movement. Facial features are reduced to basic marks, focusing attention on the figure's overall pose.
Technique & Style
Created using the drypoint technique, the artist scratched lines directly into a metal plate. This method yields a distinctive, sketch-like quality with visible line work, reflecting a spontaneous, expressive approach.
History & Provenance
Produced in 1910, the print is now housed at The Museum of Modern Art, with no detailed provenance provided prior to its current ownership.
Artist & collection
Artist
Jacques Villon, also known as Gaston Duchamp, was a French Cubist and abstract painter and printmaker.
















