Untitled

Untitled

Betye Saar

1963

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This etching depicts a woman and a child. The woman, with long hair, sits behind the child, who is lying down and looking up. The background is a mottled mix of light and dark shades. The woman's expression is calm, while the child appears to be smiling. The scene is rendered in a simple, yet expressive style, with bold lines and subtle shading. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this work, you might want to look up Betye Saar.

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