Untitled
1943
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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Jacques Villon
Jacques Villon, also known as Gaston Duchamp, was a French Cubist and abstract painter and printmaker.
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ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1943 ink by Jacques Villon, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a person sitting with their hands folded, wearing a dark hat and a light scarf. The background is filled with thick, wavy lines that blur the edges of the figure. The face looks calm but slightly unclear, like it’s half-hidden. The lines in the background aren’t just decoration—they’re part of the printing process. The artist used sharp tools to carve into the metal plate, creating texture instead of smooth shapes. Next, check out how the artist used etching, drypoint, aquatint.
Jacques Villon, also known as Gaston Duchamp, was a French Cubist and abstract painter and printmaker.
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