Untitled

Untitled

Peggy Bacon

1919

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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white drawing shows five people crowded together in what looks like a small, dim room. One woman sits in the center, holding a baby, while two men stand close to her—one with his hand on her shoulder. The others lean in, looking tense or worried. Their clothes are simple and slightly old-fashioned, and the room feels cramped. The artist used sharp lines and deep shadows to make the scene feel urgent. The baby’s face is blurry, almost like it’s being ignored. Next, look up drypoint to see how this technique works.

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