Îndrăgostiții
1938
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
1938
From the collection of National Museum of Art of Romania
This print shows two figures embracing, their faces pressed close. The background is all sharp angles and rough lines, like broken glass. The lovers’ shapes blur where they touch, giving a sense of movement. The artist, Alex Leon, was born in Romania and moved to Paris, where he joined other artists pushing art to express emotion over realism. His prints often used bold shadows and sharp contrasts, not gentle blends. Look up Alex Leon to see how his work fits with other European printmakers.
