Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Émile-René Ménard, Louis Malteste, Louis-Auguste Girardot, Various Artists Maurice Réalier-Dumas. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. This 1897 magazine cover presents a black‑and‑white lithographic portrait of a woman whose flowing hair creates a wave‑like silhouette.
About this work
On the left side, there’s a black-and-white drawing of a woman’s face and neck, with her hair flowing down like waves.
This is a magazine cover from 1897. On the left side, there’s a black-and-white drawing of a woman’s face and neck, with her hair flowing down like waves. The right side has text in red and black, listing names and prices for subscriptions.
The cover advertises a monthly art publication featuring original prints by modern artists. The text mentions four new prints inside, including one by Louis-Auguste Girardot.
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Overview
This 1897 magazine cover presents a black‑and‑white lithographic portrait of a woman whose flowing hair creates a wave‑like silhouette. Adjacent to the image, bold red and black type lists subscription details and the names of contributing artists, indicating the publication’s focus on contemporary printmaking.
Subject & Meaning
The central figure, rendered without color, emphasizes the elegance of the female form, a common motif in fin‑de‑siècle visual culture. The surrounding text frames the image as promotional material, highlighting the magazine’s role in disseminating new lithographic works to a readership interested in modern art.
Technique & Style
Executed as a lithograph, the image relies on the contrast between inked lines and the paper’s white surface, allowing delicate gradations in the woman's hair and facial features. The design combines the precision of commercial typography with the expressive line work typical of late‑19th‑century French print artists.
History & Provenance
Created by a collaborative group that includes Maurice Réalier‑Dumas, Émile‑René Ménard, Louis Malteste, Louis‑Auguste Girardot and other contributors, the cover was produced for a monthly art periodical that offered original prints to subscribers. The artifact is now part of the collection at the Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Émile-René Ménard, Louis Malteste, Louis-Auguste Girardot, Various Artists Maurice Réalier-Dumas
Maurice Réalier-Dumas, Émile-René Ménard, Louis Malteste, Louis-Auguste Girardot, Various Artists (1860–1928) was a French artist.
