1949
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1949 ink by Pablo Picasso, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This is a single white bird—maybe a pigeon—perched on a rough, textured ground. The background is almost all black, with just a hint of brushstrokes showing through. The bird’s feathers are simple, with a few quick strokes for detail, but its head is more carefully drawn, with sharp eyes and a pointed beak. The artist used a printing method that lets the black show through in spots, making the white bird stand out even more. It looks like the bird is just sitting there, calm and still. If you like this style, check out more about lithography.
Pablo Ruiz Picasso (25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter and sculptor who spent most of his adult life in France.
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