Untitled
1986
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1986
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a bright yellow square with a simple black line drawing inside. The lines form a shape that looks like a twisted, hanging object—maybe a lamp or a hook with loops. There’s a small circle at the top, like a hook, and a few tiny dots scattered around. The artist used a printmaking method called aquatint, which lets ink spread in soft, grainy patches. That’s why the yellow background looks slightly textured, not perfectly flat. Look up Donald Baechler to see more of his bold, playful work.