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Untitled, by André Derain, ink, 1912

Untitled

André Derain

1912

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1912 ink by André Derain, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
André Derain
When & what style?
1912
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting depicts a lively scene of people gathered in a large room. The room features an arched doorway and a high ceiling, with several individuals standing and sitting on the floor. Some are engaged in conversation, while others appear to be watching or waiting. In the foreground, a group of people are seated on the floor, with one person standing behind them. The background of the painting is a light beige color, which provides a subtle contrast to the darker tones used in the figures. The use of drypoint technique in this painting adds a sense of texture and depth to the image. To learn more about the artist's use of drypoint, explore the works of André Derain.

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