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Untitled, by Louis Valtat, watercolor, 1898

Untitled

Louis Valtat

1898

watercolor

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1898 watercolor by Louis Valtat, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Louis Valtat
When & what style?
1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

The image depicts a serene beach scene, with a few boats floating in the calm waters. The sky above is a soft blend of blue and pink hues, evoking a sense of tranquility. In the foreground, a black cat is seen walking away from the viewer, while a white horse with a red spot on its back stands nearby, accompanied by a small white dog. The artist's use of watercolor and ink on paper creates a delicate, dreamy quality to the painting. The brushstrokes are loose and expressive, capturing the gentle movement of the waves and the softness of the sky. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the works of Louis Valtat.

About the artist

Portrait of Louis Valtat
Artist

Louis Valtat

Louis Valtat (French pronunciation: ; 8 August 1869 – 2 January 1952) was a French painter and printmaker associated with the Fauves ("the wild beasts", so named for their wild use of color), who first exhibited together in 1905 at the Salon d'Automne.

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