Untitled

Untitled

Bill Jensen

1993

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a close-up of a person’s back and shoulders. The skin and clothing are drawn in rough, dark lines against a lighter background. The fabric looks crumpled, with sharp folds and uneven shading. The artist used a printing method called aquatint, which creates soft, grainy tones. That texture makes the lines feel almost sketchy, like a quick study. Check out aquatint to see how it works.

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