Untitled

Untitled

Louis Valtat

1895

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a man sitting at a table with a pipe in his mouth. His face is blurred, but you can see his hands resting on the table. On the table are a few round objects that look like fruit or potatoes, and a small bowl. The background is mostly black with some rough, wavy lines that might be curtains or a window. The artist used a simple, flat style with bold black and white shapes. This makes the scene feel more like a sketch than a detailed painting. Next, check out the technique: woodcut to see how this print was made.

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