Untitled

Untitled

Luis Mazzey

1956

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a chaotic scene with stark black and brown lines. A skeletal figure kneels, holding a limp body. Above them, a horse rears up, tangled in what looks like a noose or rope. The background is filled with jagged shapes that might be trees or shadows, and a small bird perches nearby. The artist used a single block of wood to carve all the details, leaving some areas smooth for white space. This method creates the strong contrast between dark and light. Try looking up woodcut to see how this technique works.

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