Untitled
1910
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1910
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This image depicts a nighttime city scene, with a dark alleyway and buildings in the background. In the foreground, a woman is shown in a window, while a man is visible on the rooftop above. The scene is rendered in a dark, moody tone, with deep shadows and highlights that suggest the use of a single light source. The overall effect is one of quiet contemplation, with the figures in the scene lost in their own thoughts. If you're interested in learning more about this style of printmaking, you might want to explore the technique of etching.
