Untitled
1915
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1915
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This black-and-white print shows a woman standing in a dimly lit room. She’s barefoot, wearing a loose dress that falls to her ankles. Her arms are stretched out wide, like she’s dancing or reaching for something. The background has heavy shadows and a textured wall, while the floor looks uneven. The artist used sharp lines and shading to show light hitting her body and the floor. The way the lines overlap creates a sense of depth, even though it’s just black and white. This is an example of etching.