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Untitled, by Juan Gris, graphite, 1919

Untitled

Juan Gris

1919

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1919 graphite by Juan Gris, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Juan Gris
When & what style?
1919
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This portrait depicts a man with a receding hairline, dressed in a suit jacket, shirt, and bow tie. He sits with his hands clasped together in front of him, set against a simple background featuring a wall and a door frame. The artist's use of pencil on paper creates a sense of subtlety and restraint, allowing the subject's features to take center stage. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to reflect on the subject's character. For more works by the artist behind this piece, explore the creations of Juan Gris.

About the artist

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Artist

Juan Gris

José Victoriano González-Pérez , better known as Juan Gris, was a Spanish painter born in Madrid who lived and worked in France for most of his active period.

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