Untitled
1955
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1955
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows two big shapes: a black triangle on top and a light beige curve at the bottom. The lines are clean and sharp, with no extra details. The black area looks solid, while the beige shape feels softer, almost like a body part. The artist left out any background or extra colors—just these two shapes. That simplicity makes it feel bold and quiet at the same time. Next, check out Ellsworth Kelly to see how he used shapes in other works.