Untitled (Portrait of the Artist's Mother) c. 1905

Joseph Stella’s *Untitled (Portrait of the Artist’s Mother)* is a c. 1905 etching that depicts the artist's mother in profile, her face partially obscured by a hooded shawl. The composition is intimate and somber, capturing a moment of quiet contemplation. The use of hatched lines creates a sense of texture and depth, revealing Stella's mastery of printmaking techniques. This work, along with Stella's later *The Brooklyn Bridge*, exemplifies the artist's move away from traditional figurative styles toward more abstract and experimental approaches.