Untitled
1939
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1939
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1939 ink by William Gropper, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This black-and-white print shows a man lifting a huge tree trunk over his head. His face is lit up with effort and joy, and the tree’s roots are still tangled in the ground. In the background, a few trees and a small village sit quietly under a dark sky. The artist used bold lines to show the man’s strength—his muscles strain, but his smile says he’s proud. The print looks rough around the edges, like it was made quickly. Try looking up lithography to see how artists create prints like this one.
