Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an ink print by Francisco Dosamantes. It dates from 1938 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a lithograph created by Francisco Dosamantes around 1938, currently part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a dramatic scene of two large scissors cutting through a banner emblazoned with the word 'JUSTICIA' (Justice). One scissor blade bears a distinctive lightning bolt symbol within a circle, imbuing the image with potent symbolic overtones.
Technique & Style
Dosamantes employed simple, expressive lines and strategic shading to convey the heaviness and power of the scissors. A blurred background directs the viewer's focus towards the central cutting action, emphasizing its intensity.
History & Provenance
Created circa 1938, the work is now held in the permanent collection of The Museum of Modern Art.
Artist & collection
Artist
Francisco Dosamantes was a Mexican artist and educator who is best known for is educational illustrations and graphic work against fascism. He was a founding member of the Taller de Gráfica Popular and the Salón de la Plástica Mexicana.
