Untitled
1938
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1938
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This black-and-white print shows a seated figure with their back to us, arms resting on their knees. The person’s face is turned slightly to the side, and their hair is visible over their shoulders. The body is simple but strong, with bold lines marking the muscles and a necklace around the neck. The artist used a technique called aquatint, which lets them layer tones smoothly. The print feels raw and direct, almost like a sketch. Next, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.