Untitled

Untitled

Leonard Baskin

1961

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a woodcut, featuring a woman's profile in black and white. The woman's hair is short, and she wears an earring. Above her, a yellow rectangle contains abstract lines and Hebrew text. The overall mood is somber. The woman's profile is rendered in bold lines, with her hair and earring standing out against the dark background. The yellow rectangle adds a pop of color, but its abstract design keeps the mood subdued. If you're interested in exploring more works like this, you might want to check out the artist Leonard Baskin.

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