Untitled

Untitled

Leopoldo Méndez

1929

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows two people working under a large tent-like structure. One person is kneeling, holding what looks like a long pole, while the other stands, also holding a pole. The background is filled with sharp, angled lines—maybe a tent or a roof—while the ground has a patterned texture. The artist used thick, bold lines to create a sense of movement and energy, even though the scene feels still. The way the lines overlap gives the print a dynamic, almost three-dimensional look. This is made using the woodcut technique.

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