Untitled
1901 to 1925
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lithograph
Classification
Department
CG-W
Museum
National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C.
Credit
Gift of June Wayne
Accession Number
1974.99.59
Art Historical Context
**Untitled by Albert Christ-Janer**This untitled lithograph by American artist Albert Christ-Janer created sometime between 1901 and1925, exemplifies the of lithography as a fine art medium during the early 20th century.-Janer, known for his innovative printmaking, drew directly on lithographic stones or plates using greasy crayons and tusche, allowing for rich tonal variations and subtle textures Lithography's planographic process—relying on the natural repulsion of oil and water—made it ideal for reproducing intricate drawings with painterly effects, bridging fine art and mass reproduction i...