Untitled

Untitled

Antoni Clavé

1950

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman’s face in profile, wearing a headscarf with bright, clashing colors. Below her, a cage holds two birds—one perched on a branch, the other flying. The background is dark with jagged, glowing shapes that look like stained glass. The artist used bold, uneven lines and clashing colors to make the scene feel intense. The birds in the cage might hint at freedom or confinement, but it’s left up to you to decide. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists print images this way.

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