Untitled
1916
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1916
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a single hand gripping a dark, jagged shape. The fingers are pressed tight, almost straining, while the thumb rests against a rough, shadowy form. The background is a light, textured gray, making the hand and dark shape stand out clearly. The artist used a simple black-and-white linoleum cut, carving away most of the background to leave just the hand and shadow. The edges of the shape are uneven, like something torn or broken. Try looking up *chiaroscuro* next to see how artists use light and dark for drama.
