Untitled

Untitled

Jean (Hans) Arp

1942

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows black shapes on a light background. The forms look like birds or maybe hands, but they’re not clear. Some parts have lines that look like rain or dripping paint. The black areas are solid, with no details inside. The artist made this by cutting into wood and printing it—like a stamp. It’s one of six prints in a set, but this one stands out for its bold, simple shapes. Check out lithography next to see how other prints are made.

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