Untitled
1966
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1966
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketchy drawing shows two big, blobby figures tangled together. One is standing, its arms wrapped around the other, while the second figure is curled up like a ball. The lines are loose and wobbly, with some blue and brown smudges in the background. The whole scene feels rough and unfinished, almost like a quick doodle. The artist used a technique where ink is rubbed onto a smooth stone before pressing paper onto it—this makes the lines look uneven and slightly fuzzy. It’s not a polished painting but more like a fast, expressive mark. Try looking up lithography to see how this printing method works.