Untitled
1939
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1939
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This poster shows a giant, exaggerated head laughing wildly, with a smaller monkey-like figure cowering below it. The big head’s mouth is wide open, revealing sharp teeth, and its eyes are crossed. Words float inside the head like thoughts, and the monkey holds a sign that says *"prensa libre"* while chained. The big head’s face looks like a mix of human and animal traits, with a wild, chaotic energy. The text around it is in Spanish, criticizing something called *"prensa libre"*—free press—using humor and exaggeration. If you want to see more work like this, check out lithography to learn how artists print images this way.