Untitled
1951
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1951
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This image shows a simple drawing of a person standing inside a window frame. The person has a flat, stylized face with big eyes and is holding a small object in one hand. They’re dressed in a dark, loose shirt and a patterned skirt, with bare feet. The window has three bars and a yellowish floor beneath. The drawing looks hand-drawn but is actually a printed image, made using a technique that transfers ink from a smooth stone. The style feels a bit rough, like a sketch left unfinished. Try looking up lithography to see how this kind of print was made.