Soldiers 1961

Misch Kohn made this print, called "Soldiers," with lithographic ink and color. It’s all about the process: seeing the layering of colors and the way the ink bleeds is as important as what it depicts. The texture isn't about thick globs of paint. Instead, it’s about how the ink interacts with the paper, creating blurry edges and uneven surfaces. The colors, mostly earth tones with some gold, give it a somber, historical feel. The way the lines are made – kind of scratchy and uneven – adds to this feeling. Look at how the black lines form the faces, they're simple but so expressive, like masks or wood carvings. This piece reminds me of Max Beckmann, who also used printmaking to show a dark, chaotic side of life. It’s cool how artists use printmaking to explore tough subjects without being too obvious, leaving room for our own interpretations.