Untitled
1940
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1940
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows three people in a small courtyard. A woman waters a potted plant while a child leans over her shoulder. Above them, another figure stands on a balcony, holding a sheet. The colors are flat and bold—mostly reds, greens, and whites—with thick black outlines. The artist used simple shapes and strong lines to show the scene. The figures look stiff, almost like cut-outs, but the small details—like the folded laundry—add life. Look up Sylvia Wald to see more of her work.