Untitled
1951
tempera
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1951
tempera
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows two sea monsters rising from choppy waves. Their bodies twist like ropes, with sharp fins and spiky hair. The sky above is a mix of dark clouds and pale gold, almost like a storm breaking. The water below is deep blue, with swirling white foam. The monsters look almost like they’re fighting or dancing. The artist used woodcut lines for the shapes, then added color by hand. That’s how the paint looks slightly uneven in spots. Next, check out tempera to see how this paint works.
