After love (1968; Milan, Italy) by Marcel Duchamp

After love - Marcel Duchamp - 1968; Milan, Italy

Artwork Information

TitleAfter love
ArtistMarcel Duchamp
Date1968; Milan, Italy
Mediumaquatint,etching,paper
Art MovementExpressionism

About After love

“After Love,” crafted by Marcel Duchamp in 1968 in Milan, Italy, is an evocative piece rendered through the mediums of aquatint etching on paper. This work is a notable contribution to the Expressionism movement and falls under the genre painting category. It is part of a series entitled “The Large Glass and Related Works, with Nine Etchings by Marcel Duchamp on the Theme of The Lovers.”

The artwork presents a minimalist yet intimate scene, capturing a tender moment between two lovers. Duchamp’s utilization of sparse lines conveys a sense of delicacy and vulnerability, drawing the viewer into the quiet, post-affection atmosphere depicted. The composition’s simplicity allows for a powerful emotional resonance, transcending the need for elaborate detail and focusing instead on the raw, genuine connection between the figures displayed.

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