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Untitled, by Georges Seurat, crayon, 1883

Untitled

Georges Seurat

1883

crayon

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1883 crayon by Georges Seurat, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Georges Seurat
When & what style?
1883 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a dark, fuzzy shape that looks like a horse or cow standing in a dim, shadowy space. The background is mostly dark, with a few lighter areas that hint at a rough, textured surface. The lines are scratchy and uneven, almost like scribbles. The artist used a soft crayon on paper, which makes the whole thing look a bit smudged and unfinished. It’s not polished—just quick marks that still suggest an animal. If you like this style, check out chiaroscuro next—it’s all about strong light and shadow.

About the artist

Portrait of Georges Seurat
Artist

Georges Seurat

Georges Pierre Seurat (UK: SUR-ah, -⁠ə, US: suu-RAH; French: ; 2 December 1859 – 29 March 1891) was a French post-Impressionist artist.

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