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Untitled, by Leopoldo Méndez, 1935

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Overview

Untitled is a 1935 by Leopoldo Méndez, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Leopoldo Méndez
When & what style?
1935
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print is all black and white with sharp lines. A crowd of strange faces and hands fills the scene. Some look angry, others scared or confused. In the middle, a big figure holds a sign with words in Spanish. Around them are odd objects like hats, a gun, and a giant eye. The artist used a woodcut method—carving into linoleum to make the print. The mix of faces and symbols feels chaotic, like a protest or rally gone wild. Look up Leopoldo Méndez to see more of his bold, political art.

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