Untitled
1927
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1927
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This black-and-white print is packed with odd, angular figures. Some stand on a platform, others climb or lean against walls. A few hold tools or objects—like a hammer or a ball. The shapes are sharp, almost like cut-out paper. Faces are simple, with big eyes and strong lines. The artist used a woodcut method, where the image is carved into wood and then printed. This makes the lines look clean and bold. Want to see how this works? Look up woodcut.