Untitled
1959
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1959
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print is mostly gray and white, with a rough, textured look like sand or dust. Two thick black lines run down the center, dividing the space unevenly. At the bottom, a few small, dark shapes—maybe footprints or splatters—rest on a lighter band. The surface looks like it was scraped or brushed, giving it a raw, uneven feel. The artist used a printmaking method where ink is applied to a flat stone before pressing it onto paper. Check out lithography to see how this technique works.