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Untitled, by Marie Laurencin, ink, 1921

Untitled

Marie Laurencin

1921

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1921 ink by Marie Laurencin, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Marie Laurencin
When & what style?
1921
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman in a tutu, standing in front of a dark background. She is wearing a leotard with a fishnet pattern and has her right hand raised. The woman's left arm is bent, and her left hand is holding a bouquet of flowers. The background is dark, with some lighter areas that suggest shadows or highlights. The woman's pose and costume suggest that she is a dancer, possibly a ballerina. The dark background and the woman's serious expression give the painting a somber mood. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Marie Laurencin.

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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