Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Maurice de Vlaminck. It dates from 1908 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is an etching created by Maurice de Vlaminck around 1908, characterized by its bold, expressive qualities and rough, unfinished appearance.
Subject & Meaning
The etching depicts a serious-looking man wearing a bowler hat and high collar, with a cigarette loosely held in his mouth, conveying a sense of everyday, modern life.
Technique & Style
Executed in a rapid, sketchy manner, the etching reflects Vlaminck's Fauve inclination towards bold, unmodulated expression, despite the monochrome medium.
History & Provenance
Created during the Fauve movement's active period, the work is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, authenticated by Vlaminck's signature.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maurice de Vlaminck (French: ; 4 April 1876 – 11 October 1958) was a French painter.
