Untitled
1954
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1954
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows four big, blocky figures in a dark, busy scene. The shapes are rough and flat, with strong black lines against a brown background. One figure holds a bowl, another leans on a stick, and the others seem to float or stand awkwardly. The top has strange, swirling shapes that look like birds or clouds. The artist used a woodcut method—carving into wood and printing it. The title is just "Untitled," but the year is 1954. Look up woodcut to see how this print was made.