Untitled

Untitled

Edith Behring

1973

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a dark, twisted shape rising from the bottom, like a plant or a figure. Above it, three white, jagged forms float near the top, almost like broken branches or sharp leaves. The background is a rough, textured gray with faint lines and marks, giving it a gritty look. The white shapes stand out sharply against the dark, making them feel almost cut out. The artist used a mix of printing techniques to create the texture and depth. Next, check out lithography to see how artists use flat stones to make prints like this.

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