Untitled

Untitled

Leopoldo Méndez

1938

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a dark, twisted figure carrying a giant wheelbarrow. The wheelbarrow is filled with a tangled mess that looks like a pile of broken weapons or tools. Below, a small village burns in the background, with people running away. The artist used sharp lines and bold contrasts to make the scene feel urgent. The red background makes everything stand out even more. Want to know more about how this image was made? Check out lithography.

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