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Untitled, by Mauricio Lasansky, ink, 1938

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Overview

Untitled is a 1938 ink by Mauricio Lasansky, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Mauricio Lasansky
When & what style?
1938
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a woman sitting in a dim room, holding a bundle of fabric. Behind her is an open window with a view of a city skyline and a person on a balcony. The walls are plain, with a small framed picture hanging crookedly. Her clothes look simple, and the room feels cluttered with shadows. The artist used sharp lines to show light and texture, especially on the fabric and window frame. The city outside looks like a distant memory, not quite real. Look up etching to see how artists like this make prints with acid and needles.

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