Des Mots! Des Mots!
1896
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1896
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
You see a lithograph with brown ink on green paper, with words and shapes that look like they're moving. The artist used simple letters and shapes to create a sense of energy. This style is interesting because it's different from what you'd normally see in art from this time period. Check out the technique of lithography to learn more about how this artwork was made.