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Untitled

P. C. Helleu

1898

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1898 ink by P. C. Helleu, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: P. C. Helleu
When & what style?: 1898 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows three women in profile, all with the same loose, wavy hair pulled up. Their faces are soft and slightly blurred, and their poses are relaxed, almost like they’re caught mid-movement. The lines are light and quick, giving the whole piece a sketchy, unfinished feel. The artist used a technique called *lithography*—a way of printing art by drawing on smooth stone. This set of four prints was made in 1898, and the artist focused on everyday women rather than grand portraits. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how it works.