Untitled
1937
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1937
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This black-and-white print shows a person kneeling in tall grass, holding a stick. Above them, another figure raises a clenched fist. The background is thick with wavy lines, like reeds or tall plants. The faces are simple, almost like masks, and the whole scene feels rough and textured. The artist carved this image into wood, then inked it to make the print. That’s how the deep lines and solid shapes work together. Check out woodcut to see how artists use this old technique.