Seehorn
1919
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1919
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This print shows a chaotic scene with jagged lines and rough shapes. A group of people stands under a twisted tree, their forms simplified into sharp angles. The background is dark and busy, with more figures and strange, uneven marks that look like they’re scribbled in a hurry. The artist used a technique called etching, where they scratched into a metal plate to create the lines. The paper has a grainy texture, making the image feel raw and uneven. Check out more about etching to see how this method works.