Untitled

Untitled

Marino Marini

1954

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows two stick-like figures standing back-to-back. Their arms are raised, and their legs are thin and bent at the knees. The background is a solid pink oval, and the lines are black and sketchy, almost like a quick drawing. The figures look stiff and unnatural, with big circles for heads and no faces. The artist signed it in the corner, but there’s no clear story here—just shapes and lines. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how prints like this are made.

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