Untitled
1947
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1947
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This is a simple black-and-white scene carved into wood. Three people are outside a small house with a thatched roof. One person is holding a long pole, another is walking with a stick, and a cow lies near them. The background shows trees and a grassy field with wavy lines for texture. The artist used sharp lines and bold shapes to tell the story. The people and animals are drawn in a flat, stylized way, not realistic. If you like this style, look up woodcut to see how artists carve images into wood.