Untitled
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a simple black-and-white vase of flowers. The vase sits on a table, and the flowers stick out in jagged lines. The background is filled with loose, messy marks—like quick scribbles covering the whole page. The artist used a technique called lithography, which lets them draw directly on a smooth stone before printing. The lines are rough and uneven, almost like a fast, sketchy draft. Try looking up lithography to see how it works.