Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Marguerite Zorach. It dates from 1928 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled, a lithograph by Marguerite Zorach, dates to circa 1928. This black and white print features a seated woman in a contemplative pose, set against a landscape of water and distant mountains. The work is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The lithograph depicts a woman in a patterned swimsuit, sitting on a rock with eyes closed and hands clasped. This introspective scene conveys a sense of calm and solitude, with the swimsuit's pattern adding a decorative element.
Technique & Style
Created using lithography, the image was drawn onto a stone or metal plate with a grease-based substance before being transferred to paper. The technique suits the work's expressive, modernist aesthetic, characteristic of Zorach's early adoption of modernist styles.
History & Provenance
Marguerite Zorach, a versatile American modernist (painter, textile artist, and graphic designer), created this work. Recognized for her innovation, Zorach received the 1920 Logan Medal of the Arts. The piece is now held by The Museum of Modern Art.
Context
Emerging around 1928, *Untitled* reflects Zorach's contribution to introducing modernist and Fauvist principles in the United States, aligning with the era's artistic shifts towards experimentation and expressive forms.
Legacy
As part of MoMA's collection, *Untitled* contributes to the institutional narrative of early American modernism, highlighting Zorach's role in this movement. The work remains a testament to her innovative practice across multiple artistic mediums.
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.
