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Untitled, by Maurice Denis, charcoal, 1893

Untitled

Maurice Denis

1893

charcoal

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1893 charcoal by Maurice Denis, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Maurice Denis
When & what style?
1893 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a woman sitting sideways, her legs crossed. She wears a loose dress with leaf patterns near the hem, and her hair is pulled back simply. The paper is yellowed and torn at the edges, with faint pencil lines scattered around her. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to suggest fabric folds and leaves. The drawing feels unfinished, like a study rather than a polished work. Look up Maurice Denis to see how he blended sketchy and detailed styles.

About the artist

Portrait of Maurice Denis
Artist

Maurice Denis

Maurice Denis (French: ; 25 November 1870 – 13 November 1943) was a French painter, decorative artist, and writer.

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