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 strange, dreamlike scene. A winged figure with a fish tail floats upside down, its arms stretched out. Below, a small tree with glowing dots for leaves stands over a sleeping person. The background is full of swirling lines and tiny stars. The artist used a technique that scratches into metal plates to create texture. The lines look like they’re moving, almost like fireworks or wind. Check out etching to see how artists make prints like this.