Untitled
1885
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1885
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1885 ink by Vincent van Gogh, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This black-and-white drawing shows five people sitting around a table in a dimly lit room. A woman on the left holds a jug, while the others lean in, looking at something in their hands. The room has a simple lamp hanging above them, and a doorway in the background lets in a little light. Notice how the artist used shading to show the textures of their clothes and faces—it feels almost like a sketch. The scene looks quiet and ordinary, but the way the people are gathered suggests they’re sharing something important. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists create prints like this.
