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Untitled, by Valentine Gross, ink, 1936

Untitled

Valentine Gross

1936

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1936 ink by Valentine Gross, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Valentine Gross
When & what style?
1936
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a small, dark sketch of a bird’s head—maybe a crow or raven—with a star and musical notes around it. The bird’s beak is sharp, and its feathers look rough. There’s writing in a loop above and below the bird, like a song or poem, and a tiny star sits near the top right corner. The artist used a mix of ink and pasted details, giving it a rough, textured look. The lines are scratchy, almost like they were drawn quickly. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create these kinds of prints.

About the artist

Portrait of Valentine Gross
Artist

Valentine Gross

Valentine Hugo (French pronunciation: ; 1887–1968) was a French artist and writer.

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