1972
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1972 ink by Francisco Toledo, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This print shows a man in a hat and boots standing next to a horse. The horse is dark and has a saddle, while two smaller scorpions crawl on the ground nearby. The background is a flat pinkish color, and the whole scene looks slightly sketchy, like it was drawn quickly. The artist used a method called aquatint to create soft, watery tones. It’s part of a set of prints, but this one stands out for its odd mix of a rider and scorpions. Next, check out lithography to see how other artists use similar printmaking tricks.
Francisco Benjamín López Toledo (17 July 1940 – 5 September 2019) was a Mexican painter, sculptor, and graphic artist.
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