Untitled
1923
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1923
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This is a black-and-white face staring straight ahead. The lines are bold and uneven, like they were carved into wood. The person has a mustache, deep shadows under the eyes, and a strong jawline. The artist used a simple tool to make these sharp edges—no soft brushes here. It looks like the print was made by cutting into wood and pressing ink onto paper. Want to see how this works? Check out woodcut.