Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Louis Marcoussis. It dates from 1933 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1933 print by Louis Marcoussis, held at The Museum of Modern Art. It combines etching and aquatint techniques.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a building with an archway and a shadowy figure on the ground. Crisscrossed lines distort the scene, while light from the top left casts sharp shadows, creating a dreamy atmosphere.
Technique & Style
Marcoussis used aquatint to achieve soft, shaded areas, allowing ink to spread in watery patches. Etching involved using acid to etch a metal plate, which was then used to create the print.
Artist & collection
Artist
Louis Marcoussis was a Polish-French avant-garde painter active primarily in Paris.
