1907
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1907 ink by Jean Lurçat, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a turtle wearing a strange, spiky hat. The hat is covered in red flowers with black centers, and the turtle’s shell is a plain brown. Its head and front legs peek out from under the hat, looking a little surprised. The artist used bold black outlines to make the flowers stand out against the white background of the hat. The turtle’s shell blends into the hat’s pattern, making it look like one weird, flower-covered creature. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.
Jean Lurçat (French pronunciation: ; 1 July 1892 – 6 January 1966) was a French artist noted for his role in the revival of contemporary tapestry. He was also a painter and ceramist.
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