Untitled
1928
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1928
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
The painting depicts a basket of fruit, likely apples, with a few leaves visible at the top. The basket is positioned on the floor, with a chair leg and a table leg visible in the background. The artist's use of charcoal on paper creates a soft, muted tone that adds to the overall sense of simplicity and quiet contemplation. The composition is straightforward, with the basket and fruit taking center stage. This piece is reminiscent of the work of Helen Torr, an American artist known for her still-life paintings and charcoal drawings.