Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink drawing by Marcel Duchamp. It dates from 1965 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
This 1965 work by Marcel Duchamp is a mixed-media drawing combining a playing card, colored ink, and a printed invitation.
Subject & Meaning
The playing card features a portrait of a woman, a reproduction of Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa with a mustache added in ink. The inscription 'L.H.O.O.Q.' below is a reference to an earlier work by Duchamp, subverting the original's mystique.
Technique & Style
Duchamp layered colored ink over a printed image, altering its meaning through simple, deliberate marks. This approach reflects his interest in challenging traditional notions of art.
Context
Duchamp was a key figure in avant-garde movements in New York City, where he lived for over two decades. This work is characteristic of his later career, marked by experimentation and playfulness.
Artist & collection
Artist
Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp (UK: , US: ; French: ; 28 July 1887 – 2 October 1968) was a French American artist, chess player, and inventor who played a key role in the development of the avant-garde in the United States…
