Untitled

Untitled

Otto Mueller

1919

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a bare-chested figure sitting in a dark space, surrounded by two winged creatures with long, feathered tails. The background is mostly black, while the figures stand out in white lines and dots. The person has a simple, rounded head and a calm pose, with the creatures framing them like guardians. The artist used a woodcut technique, where the image is carved into wood and then printed. This method creates bold, flat areas of color and sharp edges, which you can see here. Try looking up woodcut to see how this printing process works.

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