Untitled
1880
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1880
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1880 ink by Camille Pissarro, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a quiet street scene with a few small houses in the background. A tree stands on the right, its branches heavy with leaves. In the foreground, a person sits on a bench, reading or resting, while another leans on a fence nearby. The whole scene is drawn in soft black lines with some shaded areas. The artist used a mix of fine lines and textured marks to create depth. This style was common in prints from that time. Look up etching to see how artists like this made detailed prints.
