Untitled
1965
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1965
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows two stark scenes side by side. On the left, a simple figure stands inside a rough wooden frame, arms raised as if reaching out. The lines are bold and uneven, with a dark background and a small ball at the bottom. On the right, a square of crossed sticks sits over a bright red circle, all set against a textured gray field. The artist used a single color for each shape, making them stand out sharply. The woodcut technique gives the lines a rough, carved look—like the edges of real wood. Look up woodcut to see how this printing method works.