Untitled
1958
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1958
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a rough, textured surface with layers of brown and gray lines. The lines overlap in uneven waves, creating a sense of depth and shadow. In the lower left, a white shape looks like a broken piece of something, maybe a wall or a cliff. The artist used ink to build up the lines, making the surface look almost like carved stone. The way the lines repeat and shift gives it a restless, almost chaotic feel. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next.