Untitled
1944
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1944
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This black-and-white print shows a chaotic, swirling scene with stretched-out figures tangled together. The lines are sharp and jagged, making everything look urgent and off-balance. Some shapes resemble people or objects, but they’re hard to tell apart—they’re all mixed up in the movement. The artist used a technique where ink is pressed onto a smooth stone, then transferred to paper. This lets them create bold, crisp lines like the ones here. Look up lithography to see how it works.