Untitled
1963
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1963
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This black-and-white print shows a tangled mess of ropes and metal rings. The lines are thick and rough, like something carved into the surface. In the center, a few shapes look like they could be tools or parts of a machine, but it’s hard to tell what exactly they are. The artist used scratching and shading to build up the texture, making the ropes look almost three-dimensional. The dark background makes the lines stand out even more. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create prints like this.