Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a watercolor print by Marguerite Zorach. It dates from 1915 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled lithograph with watercolor additions was created by Marguerite Zorach in 1915. It is a print that showcases the artist's experimentation with color and form.
Subject & Meaning
The scene depicts two individuals in a simple, unadorned room. One figure sits at a table with a bowl, while the other occupies a chair by a window. The everyday setting and subdued atmosphere evoke a sense of quiet domesticity.
Technique & Style
Zorach combined lithography with watercolor to achieve a soft, nuanced effect. The watercolor additions introduce a subtle texture and depth to the flat black lines of the lithograph, characteristic of her engagement with Fauvist and modernist styles.
History & Provenance
The print is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Zorach's work, including this piece, contributed to her recognition as a modernist artist, culminating in the 1920 Logan Medal of the Arts.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marguerite Zorach (née Thompson; September 25, 1887 – June 27, 1968) was an American Fauvist painter, textile artist, and graphic designer, and was an early exponent of modernism in America. She won the 1920 Logan Medal of the Arts.
