1934
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1934 ink by Jacob Burck, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting depicts a scene of three individuals, with a woman at the center, dressed in a dark dress and coat. She is being restrained by two men, one wearing a suit and bowler hat, the other in a police uniform. The woman's mouth is open, as if she is shouting or screaming. In the background, a sign held by the suited man reads "WORK OR BREAD", suggesting a protest or demonstration. The overall mood of the painting is one of tension and conflict. The artist's use of bold lines and dark colors adds to the sense of drama and urgency in the scene. To learn more about the artist behind this powerful image, explore the work of Jacob Burck.
Jacob Burck (née Yankel Boczkowsky, January 10, 1907 – May 11, 1982) was a Polish-born Jewish-American painter, sculptor, and award-winning editorial cartoonist.
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