Untitled

Untitled

Juan Genovés

1968

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a chaotic scene of people running in different directions. Some figures are stretched out mid-motion, while others look like they’re falling or diving. The background is dark and textured, with a few small shapes on the ground that might be objects or people lying down. The artist used a scratchy, almost sketchy style that makes the scene feel urgent. The way the lines are sharp and uneven gives it a raw, urgent energy. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.

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