Untitled
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a bearded man with wild, curly hair and a long beard. He’s holding a shallow bowl, looking down at it with a serious face. Behind him, a curtain frames his head, and there’s a small scene of buildings or ruins at the bottom. The artist used a dark, scratchy style that makes the lines look rough and textured. The print feels old-fashioned, like it’s inspired by older religious art. Check out the technique called etching to see how artists like this create these deep, layered lines.