Untitled

Untitled

Lucien Day

1949

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a green, textured landscape with three small, pale shapes that look like birds or fish. The background has rough, uneven lines, almost like scratched wood. The whole scene feels simple but has a quiet energy. The artist used a tool to carve into wood, then inked it to make the print. That’s how the lines got their sharp, uneven look. Want to see more? Check out woodcut prints to learn how this technique works.

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