Untitled
1920
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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Max Jacob
Max Jacob was a French poet, painter, writer, and critic.
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1920 ink by Max Jacob, depicting Satyr, held at Museum of Modern Art.
You see a man’s face split into three versions: one profile, one three-quarter view, and one full-front. The lines are loose, almost scribbled, like quick sketches. Jacob drew this self-portrait using a printing method called lithography—ink sticks to a greasy drawing on stone, then transfers to paper. It’s fast, direct, and feels alive, like he caught himself in a few quick glances. If you like how raw and immediate this feels, look up lithography next.
Max Jacob was a French poet, painter, writer, and critic.
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