Untitled
1951
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1951
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This image shows a woodcut print with four birds standing in a row. The birds are all the same, with long necks and legs, and their bodies are teardrop-shaped. They're all facing forward, with their heads tilted slightly to the right. The background is white with black lines that look like wood grain. The birds are all identical, which makes the image feel a bit repetitive. But the way the artist has used the wood grain to create texture and depth is really interesting. It adds a lot of visual interest to the image. If you like this kind of printmaking, you might want to check out more woodcuts by Gertrude Quastler.