Untitled
2003
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
2003
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This image depicts a black-and-white etching of a car and a child standing on the sidewalk. The car is positioned on the left side of the image, with its front end facing the right. A figure is visible through the driver's side window. In the foreground, a child stands on the sidewalk, wearing a long coat and looking up at a large, dark shape that looms over them. The dark shape appears to be a person or creature, but its features are not clearly defined. The background of the image is filled with abstract shapes and lines, which may represent the cityscape or other elements of the scene. The overall effect of the image is one of tension and unease, as the child seems to be in a precarious situation. To learn more about the artist's use of etching and aquatint techniques, explore the work of Diane Victor.