Untitled
1937
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1937
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This black-and-white drawing shows three men in long robes and square caps, standing indoors near a tall window. One man holds a rolled-up paper, while another raises a flat object—maybe a diploma or certificate—over the third man’s head. The robes have wide sleeves and dark bands at the wrists, and the window behind them has a pointed arch. The artist used a smooth, even line to draw the figures, giving them a stiff, formal look. The scene feels like a graduation or official ceremony, but the exact moment is left mysterious. Check out how this was made using lithography.