Untitled
1967
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1967
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a tangled mess of black ink lines on a light background. The strokes are rough and uneven, like scribbled branches or broken sticks. Some areas are thick and dark, while others fade into thin, wispy marks. The artist signed it in the corner with the initials "E. de K." The ink looks like it was applied quickly, almost like a sketch or a doodle. If you like this loose, energetic style, check out more works by Elaine de Kooning.