Untitled
1934
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1934
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This is a black-and-white woodcut showing a twisted, angular figure. The person holds a sword in one hand and what looks like a shield or curved object in the other. Sharp lines cut across the body and clothes, making everything feel jagged and off-kilter. The artist used only ink and wood to create this stark, high-contrast image—no shading or soft edges. The empty background makes the figure stand out even more. Try looking up woodcut to see how this printing technique works.