Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Ker-Xavier Roussel, ink, 1924
Untitled, by Ker-Xavier Roussel, ink, 1924

Untitled is an ink print by Ker-Xavier Roussel. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a lithograph by Ker-Xavier Roussel, created around 1924, and is part of a portfolio of 16 prints. It is held in The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a serene forest scene with two women by a stream. One woman is bent over, possibly gathering something, while the other stands nearby, surrounded by tall trees. The soft, blurry quality of the image evokes a sense of tranquility.

Technique & Style

The lithograph's loose, sketchy lines result from the printing technique, which allows ink to remain on the surface of the stone, producing a characteristic softness and subtlety.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Ker-Xavier Roussel

Artist

Ker-Xavier Roussel

Ker-Xavier Roussel was a French painter associated with Les Nabis.

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