Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Marie Laurencin. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1925 lithograph, titled *Untitled*, is a portrait created by Marie Laurencin during her association with the Parisian avant-garde and the Cubist-aligned Section d'Or. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts a woman with a neutral expression, short curly hair, and a dark top, set against a dark grey background with a lighter grey border. Her downward gaze and the overall composition convey a subdued, introspective mood.
Technique & Style
Executed in lithograph, the work showcases Laurencin's exploration of printmaking alongside her primary medium of painting, reflecting her engagement with early 20th-century modernist techniques.
History & Provenance
Created in 1925, the lithograph is now held in the collection of The Museum of Modern Art, testifying to Laurencin's contribution to the Parisian avant-garde of her time.
Context
The subject's hairstyle, a bob with bangs, was emblematic of 1920s fashion, situating the work within the cultural aesthetics of its era.
Artist & collection
Artist
Marie Laurencin (31 October 1883 – 8 June 1956) was a French painter and printmaker. She became an important figure in the Parisian avant-garde as a member of the Cubists associated with the Section d'Or.
