Untitled
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This is a black-and-white drawing of a single tree branch. The trunk is thick and dark, with smaller lines splitting off like twigs. The bark looks rough, and the lines are sharp but not perfect—some edges fade into the paper. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit on the plate, creating deep shadows. This makes the branch look almost three-dimensional. Look up etching to see how artists use acid to carve into metal for prints.
