Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist G. de Latenay, Marcel Lenoir, Louis Rhead, Various Artists Paul Balluriau. It dates from 1897 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a set of four lithographs by multiple artists, including Paul Balluriau, G. de Latenay, Marcel Lenoir, and Louis Rhead. The work is part of a series associated with the monthly magazine L'Estampe Moderne.
Subject & Meaning
One of the lithographs features a woman's profile with bold, swirling hair and a staff or stick in hand, set against a plain background. The simplicity of the background emphasizes her face.
Technique & Style
The lithographs are characterized by bold lines, as seen in the depiction of the woman's hair. Lithography, the technique used, involves transferring images onto stone or metal plates for printing.
History & Provenance
Created in 1897, the set is now held at The Museum of Modern Art. It was associated with L'Estampe Moderne, a magazine that promoted modern artists from France and abroad.
Context
L'Estampe Moderne was a monthly publication that sold prints by contemporary artists, providing a platform for modern art.
Artist & collection
Artist
G. de Latenay, Marcel Lenoir, Louis Rhead, Various Artists Paul Balluriau
Paul Balluriau, G. de Latenay, Marcel Lenoir, Louis Rhead, Various Artists (1860–1917) was a French artist.
