Untitled

Untitled

John Wilson

1943

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a crowded, dimly lit room with people packed together. Some sit on the floor, others stand or lean against the walls. A few figures in the back hold buckets, while one man in the front stands alone, arms crossed. The walls look rough, like brick or stone, and the floor is tiled. Light comes from a small doorway in the back, casting long shadows. The artist used a rough, sketchy style that makes the scene feel urgent and crowded. The people’s faces are blurred, focusing attention on their shapes and positions rather than details. Look up lithography to see how this print was made.

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