Untitled
1984
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1984
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a long, red, cloud-like shape floating over a dark horizon. Below it, two tiny figures stand on a beach, looking up. The sky is filled with loose, sketchy lines, almost like wind or smoke. The red shape looks soft but sharp at the same time—like a giant balloon or a slice of sky cut out. The artist used a mix of dark and light marks to make it feel both solid and dreamy. Next, check out etching, aquatint to see how prints like this are made.