Untitled

Untitled

Marc Chagall

1952

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a bird perched on a branch, facing left. Below it, a few fish float in dark water, while a crescent moon hangs in the top right. The lines are loose and sketchy, with some faint figures in the background that look like people or animals. The artist used a rough, almost scribbled style—like quick pencil strokes. The print’s edges have a slightly uneven look, which is common with this method. Try looking up lithography to see how it works.

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