Untitled
1939
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1939
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows three men in a dark, abstract scene. The men are shown in a simplified, geometric style, with bold lines and flat colors. They appear to be engaged in some kind of activity, but it's not clear what they're doing. The painting has a rough, textured quality, with visible brushstrokes and a sense of energy and movement. The colors are muted and subdued, with shades of gray and brown dominating the palette. The painting is a woodcut by Louis Schanker, an American artist known for his bold and expressive works. To learn more about Schanker's technique, look up the woodcut method.