Untitled
1898
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1898
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1898 ink by Aristide Maillol, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This is a black-and-white wood engraving of a reclining nude woman. Her body is turned slightly toward us, with one arm resting under her head and the other bent at the elbow. The background is filled with swirling, textured lines that look like waves or fabric. The artist used a technique called cross-hatching to create shadows and depth. The lines are tight and precise, giving the image a smooth yet detailed look. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
