Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Roger de La Fresnaye, ink, 1912
Untitled, by Roger de La Fresnaye, ink, 1912

Untitled is an ink drawing by Roger de La Fresnaye. It dates from 1912 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Untitled is a drawing by Roger de La Fresnaye, created in 1912 using ink on paper. It is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The drawing depicts a reclining figure with one arm bent under their head and the other extended backwards. The loose, rapid lines convey a sense of spontaneity.

Technique & Style

The artist employed a range of thin, overlapping lines to suggest form and shadow, experimenting with the expressive potential of ink. The technique, including cross-hatching, creates depth and texture without detailed rendering.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Roger de La Fresnaye

Artist

Roger de La Fresnaye

Roger de La Fresnaye (1885–1925) was a French artist, born in Le Mans.

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