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Untitled, by María Catalína Otero Lamas, ink, 1940

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Overview

Untitled is a 1940 ink by María Catalína Otero Lamas, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
María Catalína Otero Lamas
When & what style?
1940
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows two women tangled in a dark, swirling scene. One stands above, holding a basket of fruit, while the other lies below, her body wrapped in flowing fabric. The background is shadowy, with hints of water and sky. The artist used deep contrasts between light and dark to create drama. The lines are precise, almost like an etching, but the shading is soft. Look up Mezzotint to see how this technique works.

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