Untitled

Untitled

Dorothea Tanning

1963

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows two odd, blocky figures tangled together. One looks like a person with a hat, and the other has a bird’s head. The shapes are rough and uneven, with lots of sharp edges and smudged lines. The colors are mostly pale pink and gray, with some darker shadows. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit on the plate in uneven ways, creating a scratchy, textured look. It’s not a clear picture—just shapes and mood. If you like this style, look up etching to see how it works.

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