Untitled
1969
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1969
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This etching depicts a dark, abstract figure with a human-like face and a long, flowing cloak. The figure's body is distorted, with multiple limbs and jagged edges. In the background, there are lines that resemble a piece of paper or a musical staff, with barbed wire-like lines surrounding the figure. The image is rendered in black and white, with a mix of smooth and textured areas. The overall effect is one of tension and unease, as if the figure is trapped or struggling to break free. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Marcel Chirnoaga.