Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Marie Laurencin. It dates from 1926 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This untitled lithograph by Marie Laurencin dates to 1926. It is a print featuring a woman's portrait.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a woman with her hair pulled back, wearing a dark collar and a flower in her hair. The simple, sketchy composition focuses attention on the subject's face and shoulders.
Technique & Style
Laurencin's lithograph is characterized by loose, confident lines and a muted palette. The artist's handling of the medium reflects her engagement with modernist printmaking techniques, while maintaining a distinctive style within the Cubist movement.
History & Provenance
The lithograph is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. Laurencin created it during her involvement with the Parisian avant-garde and the Cubist circle associated with the Section d'Or.
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.
