Who painted Untitled?

Untitled was painted by Suzanne Valadon in 1922.

Where can I see Untitled?

Untitled is held by Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is Untitled?

Untitled is associated with Post-Impressionism.

Artwork

Untitled

Suzanne Valadon , 1922

Untitled is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Suzanne Valadon. It dates from 1922 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Suzanne Valadon's 1922 oil-on-canvas painting, Untitled, is a representative work of the post-impressionist movement. The artist, known for her diverse subjects, was a pioneering female figure in the French art scene.

Subject & Meaning

The painting depicts a seated woman wearing a red, patterned dress, with her legs crossed and one arm resting on her knee. The dark background emphasizes her face and attire, creating a sense of focus on the subject.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Valadon's use of impasto, a technique characterized by thick, textured brushstrokes that create a tactile surface. The uneven, almost scraped application of paint adds depth and visual interest to the image, particularly in the rendering of the subject's bare arms and hands.

History & Provenance

Valadon, admitted to the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts in 1894 as its first female painter, created this work nearly three decades later. The painting is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Artist & collection

Artist

Suzanne Valadon

Marie-Clémentine "Suzanne" Valadon (French pronunciation: ; 23 September 1865 – 7 April 1938) was a French painter who was born at Bessines-sur-Gartempe, Haute-Vienne, France.