Untitled
1938
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1938
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1938 ink by Clara Carrié, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This print shows a shadowy room with a woman lying on a bed, half-covered by a sheet. Above her, inside a framed opening, an angel plays a lyre while other figures watch from a distant alcove. The lighting is dim, with strong contrasts between dark and light shapes. The angel’s pose looks stiff, almost like a carved statue, while the woman’s body is softer and more natural. The artist used fine lines to create depth and texture, especially in the fabrics and the angel’s wings. If this style of printmaking intrigues you, look up etching.
