The Kiss

About this work

This woodcut shows two figures lying down, wrapped around each other. Their bodies are simplified into bold lines and shapes, with no small details. One figure’s head is tilted back, and the other’s arm rests across their chest. The background is mostly black with rough, uneven lines, while the figures stand out in white and light gray. The artist used a printing method called woodcut, where the design is carved into wood and inked. This technique creates strong contrasts between light and dark areas. Look up woodcut to see how this process works.