Untitled

Untitled

Béla Kondor

1969

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a busy street scene with a woman and child in the foreground. The woman holds a basket, and the child leans against her. Behind them, a cluttered alley has laundry hanging, a sign for a shop, and a pile of old furniture. The lines are scratchy and uneven, giving everything a rough, sketchy look. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in deep grooves, creating dark, textured lines. This makes the scene feel both busy and a little chaotic. Look up etching to see how artists like this make prints.

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