Untitled
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a strange, shadowy figure with a big head and long arms. The body is twisted, almost like it’s melting. Behind it, a dark shape looks like a building or a cave, with a small circle that could be a window or an eye. The lines are thick and rough, making everything look uneven. The artist used a method where they carved into wood, then inked it to make the print. That’s why the lines are so sharp and the background is mostly white. Look up woodcut next to see how this print was made.