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Untitled

Maximilien Luce

1890

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1890 ink by Maximilien Luce, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Maximilien Luce
When & what style?: 1890 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This poster shows a man crouched over a stone floor, hammering at a cobblestone with a big mallet. His clothes are dirty, and tools lie scattered around him. In the background, a crowd of people walks down a busy street, while a horse-drawn carriage rolls by. The text at the top calls it a "song" about "feet in front," suggesting it’s for a music performance. The artist used a rough, sketchy style to show hard work and city life. Next, check out lithography to see how this print was made.