Untitled
1947
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1947
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1947 by Elizabeth Catlett, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This print shows a person sitting on a stool, playing a guitar. They’re dressed in loose, draped clothing, and the background has wavy lines that look like water or wind. The figure’s face is blurred, but their hands grip the guitar strings. The artist carved this image into linoleum, a process called linocut. The simple shapes and bold lines focus on the person’s posture and the music. Next, check out Elizabeth Catlett.
Elizabeth Catlett, born as Alice Elizabeth Catlett, also known as Elizabeth Catlett Mora (April 15, 1915 – April 2, 2012) was an American and Mexican sculptor and graphic artist best known for her depictions of the…
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