Untitled

Untitled

Martin Lewis

1929

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a woman standing on a balcony at night. She’s holding a long pole, maybe for hanging laundry, while clotheslines stretch across the scene. Below her, a city street glows faintly, with buildings and a tall spire in the distance. The artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to create a quiet, almost eerie mood. The city looks busy but empty, with power lines crisscrossing above. If you like this style, check out drypoint next to see how it works.

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