Untitled
1907
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1907
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows two figures in a rough, dark space. One stands bent over, arms raised like they’re holding something. The other lies on the ground, arms stretched out. The lines are scratchy and uneven, almost like they were drawn quickly. The artist used a technique that leaves behind tiny grooves in the metal plate—this creates the dark lines and textures you see. It’s not smooth or polished. Check out etching, drypoint, aquatint to see how this kind of printmaking works.
