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Untitled, by Louis Marcoussis, ink, 1916

Untitled

Louis Marcoussis

1916

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1916 ink by Louis Marcoussis, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Louis Marcoussis
When & what style?
1916
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a black-and-white etching of a man's head and shoulders. The man's face is drawn with geometric shapes and lines, and his hair is short and dark. He wears a collared shirt and a jacket, and his expression is serious. The background is a mix of dark and light shades, with some text visible but not legible. The man's features are simplified, with clean lines and minimal details. His eyes are cast downward, and his eyebrows are straight. The overall effect is one of calmness and contemplation. The artist's use of geometric shapes and lines gives the image a sense of order and structure. The etching technique adds a sense of depth and texture to the image. To learn more about the artist's use of etching and drypoint, explore the works of Louis Marcoussis.

About the artist

Portrait of Louis Marcoussis
Artist

Louis Marcoussis

Louis Marcoussis was a Polish-French avant-garde painter active primarily in Paris.

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