Untitled
1972
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1972
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1972 ink by Alirio Palacios, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This image shows a simple, bold design. A purple square fills most of the space, with a dark border around it. Inside, a white, sketchy figure lies on its side, arms stretched out like a starfish. Below the purple square, a gray, ghostly shape floats near the bottom edge. The artist used sharp contrasts—dark lines against light backgrounds—to make the figure stand out. The sketchy style feels hand-drawn, even though this is a printed piece. If you like this look, check out lithography next.
