Untitled
1918
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1918
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This image shows a chaotic scene in black and white. A group of people is crowded together, some standing, some kneeling, and one person appears to be on the ground. Their faces are blurred, and their bodies look twisted and tense. The background is dark, with a faint sign or structure visible at the top. The artist used a rough, sketchy style that makes the scene feel urgent. The title isn’t given, but the medium is lithography, which means it was printed from a stone or metal plate. Check out lithography to see how this technique works.