Untitled

Untitled

Lee Chesney

1952

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print is mostly dark brown and black, with rough, uneven shapes that look like they’re carved from wood or metal. You see a few figures—one with a hat and another holding what might be a tool or branch. The background has jagged lines and small marks that feel like scratches or cracks. A small plant sits on a shelf, and there’s a faint glow from a light source on the left. The artist used layers of ink and texture to create depth, almost like carving into the surface. The messy, uneven edges make it feel raw and unfinished. Look up etching to see how artists like this make prints with acid and metal plates.

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