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Untitled, by Marie Laurencin, ink, 1911

Untitled

Marie Laurencin

1911

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1911 ink by Marie Laurencin, depicting Kalighat, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Marie Laurencin
When & what style?
1911
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a simple scene with a few figures. It's an early work by the artist, created when she was part of a circle of friends who liked to experiment with art. One interesting thing about this work is that it was self-published by the artist, which was unusual at the time. To learn more about this style of printmaking, look into the technique of etching.

About the artist

Portrait of Marie Laurencin
Artist

Marie Laurencin

Marie Laurencin (31 October 1883 – 8 June 1956) was a French painter and printmaker. She became an important figure in the Parisian avant-garde as a member of the Cubists associated with the Section d'Or.

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