Untitled
1933
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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Howard Cook
Howard Norton Cook (1901–1980) was an American artist, particularly known for his wood engravings and murals.
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ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1933 ink by Howard Cook, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This black-and-white engraving shows three people sitting close together. The woman in the middle wears a headscarf and a loose dress, holding a small child on her lap. Behind her, another woman stands, draped in a shawl, with a bowl in her hands. The background is filled with simple shapes—pots, jars, and what looks like a ladder—all drawn in bold lines. The artist used deep shadows and smooth shading to make the figures stand out against the flat, patterned background. The lines are sharp, almost like a sketch come to life. Want to see more? Check out engraving to learn how artists carve images into metal.
Howard Norton Cook (1901–1980) was an American artist, particularly known for his wood engravings and murals.
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