Untitled
1937
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1937
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This is a black-and-white print of a face. The hair and beard are swirling lines, almost like smoke or waves. The eyes are closed, and the mouth is relaxed but firm. The paper around it looks old and worn. The artist used a carving tool to make these lines. The dark areas are where the wood stayed, and the light parts are where it was cut away. Look up woodcut to see how this print was made.
