Untitled

Untitled

Arman

1974

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting looks like a wild mix of green and brown ink splatters and lines. The shapes are loose and messy, almost like someone tossed paint at the paper. Some areas are thick with color, while others are faint, with streaks and drips scattered everywhere. The artist used a printing method called lithography, which lets them layer colors in a way that feels spontaneous. It’s hard to tell what it’s supposed to be—maybe just abstract shapes and energy. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how it works.

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