Untitled

Untitled

Robert Riggs

1930

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This black-and-white print shows two men in a dimly lit room. One stands on a chair, reaching for something on a high shelf, while the other kneels on the floor, holding a lantern that casts a small glow. Shadows stretch across the walls, and a few scattered objects lie on the ground. The artist used bold contrasts between light and dark to focus attention on the men’s actions. The scene feels tense, like they’re searching for something important. If you like this style, check out more works made using lithography.

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