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Untitled, by Suzanne Valadon, graphite, 1910

Untitled

Suzanne Valadon

1910

graphite

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1910 graphite by Suzanne Valadon, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Suzanne Valadon
When & what style?
1910
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows four people in a wooded area. A woman bends over a bucket, while three children stand or sit nearby. The trees and ground are drawn with quick, rough lines. One child holds another’s hand, and the third sits with her legs tucked under her. The artist used simple shapes and loose strokes instead of detailed lines. The scene feels quick, like a snapshot of a moment. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.

About the artist

Portrait of Suzanne Valadon
Artist

Suzanne Valadon

Marie-Clémentine "Suzanne" Valadon (French pronunciation: ; 23 September 1865 – 7 April 1938) was a French painter who was born at Bessines-sur-Gartempe, Haute-Vienne, France.

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