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Untitled

Constantin Brancusi

1926

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Renaissance

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1926 graphite by Constantin Brancusi, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Constantin Brancusi
When & what style?: 1926
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a rough, pencil-on-paper drawing of a ship. The lines are loose and wobbly, with some shapes like circles and ovals scattered around. The ship sits on water, and there’s a faint outline of a person or figure near the bottom left. The paper looks old and torn, like it’s been handled a lot. The artist didn’t focus on details—just quick, shaky strokes to get the idea down. If you like this style, check out Constantin Brancusi.

About the artist

Artist

Constantin Brancusi

Constantin Brâncuși (Romanian: ; February 19, 1876 – March 16, 1957) was a Romanian sculptor, painter, and photographer who made his career in France.

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