Untitled

Untitled

Martin Lewis

1940

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a quiet city street at night. A man in a cap leans against a lamppost, looking toward a storefront. Inside, a woman in a dress stands at a counter, arranging items under a bright light. The store has draped curtains and a sign that reads "Art Supplies." The lighting creates strong shadows, making the scene feel dramatic. The artist used a technique that plays with light and dark to add depth. Try looking up chiaroscuro next to see how this works in other art.

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