Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Jean Pougny. It dates from 1918 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
The image depicts a man standing in front of a factory, with his arms crossed and a broom in his hand.
The image depicts a man standing in front of a factory, with his arms crossed and a broom in his hand. He is wearing a beret, a vest, and dark pants. The factory is shown in the background, with a chimney and a window visible. The man appears to be a worker, and the scene suggests a sense of industry and labor.
The image is rendered in a simple, graphic style, with bold lines and minimal detail. The use of a limited color palette adds to the overall sense of simplicity and directness. The image seems to be a commentary on the working class and the industrial landscape.
The image is a lithograph from a portfolio of eighteen, created by Jean Pougny (Ivan Puni) in 1918. It is held at The Museum of Modern Art. To learn more about the artist's use of lithography, explore the technique.
Overview
Untitled is a 1918 lithograph by Jean Pougny, part of a portfolio of eighteen prints.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a worker standing before a factory, conveying a sense of industry and labor. The worker's attire and posture suggest a commentary on the working class.
Technique & Style
The image is characterized by a simple, graphic style with bold lines and limited detail, enhanced by a restricted color palette.
History & Provenance
Created in 1918, the lithograph is held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ivan Albertovich Puni was a Russian avant-garde and French artist, who intensively changed his style until it went into lyric Primitivism in the direction of Pierre Bonnard and Édouard Vuillard.
