Untitled
1954
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1954
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This image shows a woodcut print featuring a figure with a large head and small body, accompanied by a bird and a dog. The figure has a blank expression and is dressed in a simple tunic, while the bird appears to be in flight with its wings spread wide. The dog is depicted in a crouched position, as if sniffing the ground. The print's color palette is subdued, with the figure and dog rendered in black and the bird in red. The overall effect is one of simplicity and elegance, with clean lines and minimal detail. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this piece, you might want to look up Leonard Baskin.