Untitled
1947
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1947
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This is a black-and-white drawing of a face with a headscarf. The lines are rough and scratchy, almost like hurried scribbles. The person’s eyes are closed, and their hands rest on their face, covering their mouth and nose. The artist used a technique that leaves deep, uneven marks—like scratching into a metal plate before printing. This makes the lines look urgent and raw. Look up etching, drypoint to see how artists create these kinds of textures.
