Untitled

Untitled

Rafael Coronel

1972

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a dark, shadowy scene with three figures wrapped in heavy cloth. Their faces are hidden, and the lighting is dim, making the shapes look almost ghostly. One figure holds a long object like a pole or staff, while the others seem to huddle close together. The artist used deep contrasts between light and dark to create a sense of mystery. The texture looks rough, almost like scratching into the surface. Check out lithography to see how artists create prints this way.

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