Untitled
1940
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1940
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1940 ink by Francisco Dosamantes, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a tangled, dreamlike figure lying on their back in a field of grass. Their limbs twist into each other, and their head is small and round, almost like a stone. The lines are rough and scratchy, making the body look both soft and stiff at the same time. The artist used a technique that lets them press ink onto stone instead of painting directly. This makes the lines look a little uneven, like they were drawn in a hurry or with deliberate chaos. Look up lithography to see how this printing method works.
Francisco Dosamantes was a Mexican artist and educator who is best known for is educational illustrations and graphic work against fascism. He was a founding member of the Taller de Gráfica Popular and the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana.
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