Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist Maurice Utrillo. It dates from 1898 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a lithograph by Maurice Utrillo, created in 1898, and is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a serene winter landscape featuring bare trees, a frozen pond, a bridge, and a church with tall spires. Two figures walk along a path, while another stands near the water, evoking a sense of quiet contemplation.
Technique & Style
Utrillo employed rapid, sketchy lines to convey the texture of the ice and the bare trees. The church is simplified, with an emphasis on its overall shape rather than detailed representation, reflecting the artist's characteristic style.
Artist & collection
Artist
Maurice Utrillo was a French painter of the School of Paris who specialized in cityscapes. From the Montmartre quarter of Paris, France, Utrillo is one of the few famous painters of Montmartre to have been born there.
