Untitled

Untitled

Gerhard Marcks

1954

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a bearded man in a long robe reaching toward a bird perched on his outstretched hand. Behind him, a door with thick wooden planks and a small window is slightly ajar. The background outside the door swirls with abstract, wavy lines, while the bird’s feathers stand out sharply against the dark tones. The artist used simple shapes and bold lines to create a quiet, almost dreamlike scene. The bird’s calm presence contrasts with the rough texture of the door and the chaotic swirls outside. If you like this style, look up woodcut to see how artists carve images into wood blocks.

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