Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Marc Chagall. It dates from 1951 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a 1951 lithograph by Marc Chagall, held at The Museum of Modern Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a large blue bird with a red fan-shaped tail standing in a green field, with a small house and trees in the background under a dark blue sky with a yellow moon. The bird's alert posture suggests it is watching something, though its focus is ambiguous.
Technique & Style
Chagall employed bold colors and simple shapes to create a dreamy atmosphere. The use of lithography allowed for expressive, sketchy lines in the rendering of trees and buildings.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marc Chagall was a Russian and French artist of Jewish ancestry. An early modernist, he was associated with the École de Paris, as well as several major artistic styles and created works in a wide range of artistic…
