Untitled
1932
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1932
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1932 ink by Leopoldo Méndez, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This black-and-white print shows a woman standing nude in a dim room. Behind her, two men in hats watch from behind heavy curtains. The scene feels tense, with sharp lines and deep shadows. The artist used a tool to carve the image into wood, creating a rough, textured look. This isn’t paint—it’s a print made from woodblocks, which is why the lines are so crisp and the shading so precise. Next, check out the technique called engraving.
