Untitled
1944
crayon
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1944
crayon
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a swirling, dark shape that looks like a figure wrapped in flowing lines. The background is mostly empty, but the edges of the paper are rough and uneven. The artist signed it in the corner with a small mark. The lines feel urgent, almost like they’re moving. The artist used a mix of crayon and a printing method to make it look both rough and deliberate. Try looking up lithography to see how this print was made.