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About this work

This print shows two vertical strips of simple black shapes on a light background. The left side has rough, uneven crosses scattered in a messy grid. The right side has smoother, glowing crosses against a dark background, some with faint halos. The contrast between the two strips makes the crosses on the right look almost like they’re floating. The artist used light and shadow to create that effect. Look up *chiaroscuro* next to see how this technique works in other art.

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