Untitled
1993
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1993
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a black, blocky figure crouched on a bright yellow background. The person’s arms are raised, holding what looks like a guitar. The lines are rough and uneven, like they were carved or stamped. The yellow background is flat and bold, making the dark figure stand out. The artist used a method where ink is pressed into wood, then stamped onto paper. This is called woodcut. Look up woodcut to see how it works.