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About this work

This image shows two blurred, dark shapes on a light background. One shape looks like a head with a hat, and the other is a body with a coat or cloak. The lines are messy and uneven, like they were drawn quickly or with a rough tool. The artist used a technique where ink is applied to a flat stone and pressed onto paper—this is called lithography. The smudges and uneven edges give it a raw, unfinished feel. If you want to see more work like this, check out lithography.

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