Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Paul Balluriau, ink, 1897
Untitled, by Paul Balluriau, ink, 1897

Untitled is an ink print by the Impressionist artist 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 lithograph by Paul Balluriau, created in 1897 as part of a set of four prints. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a woman in a bright yellow dress standing near a tree, with others in dark attire walking in the background. A hazy town with a church steeple is visible, and the woman holds a small object, surrounded by red flowers and bare branches.

Technique & Style

The artist employed soft edges and light shading to achieve a dreamy atmosphere, characteristic of late 19th-century prints. Lithography, the technique used, allowed for the creation of such nuanced, detailed scenes.

Artist & collection

Artist

Paul Balluriau

Paul Balluriau (1860–1917) was a French artist.

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