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Untitled, by Henry Clemens van de Velde, ink, 1897

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Overview

Untitled is a 1897 ink by Henry Clemens van de Velde, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Henry Clemens van de Velde
When & what style?
1897 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This poster shows bold, swirling letters spelling "Tropon" in black and orange. Below, two curved figures in bright yellow and orange seem to be dancing or carrying something. The background has a geometric pattern in yellow and black, and the text "Elweiss de Nahrung" sits at the bottom. The word "Tropon" is likely a product name, and the design mixes rough, hand-drawn lines with sharp, clean shapes. The colors stand out against the plain background. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.

About the artist

Portrait of Henry Clemens van de Velde
Artist

Henry Clemens van de Velde

Henry Clemens van de Velde (Dutch: ; 3 April 1863 – 15 October 1957) was a Belgian painter, architect, interior designer, and art theorist.

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