Untitled
1961
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1961
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a rough sketch of a shipwreck. The waves are thick, messy lines in black and white, crashing over a dark, jagged shape that could be the hull of a ship. The sky above is just a few sloppy strokes—no clouds, no stars, just a sense of chaos. The artist used a printing method that lets ink sit unevenly, making some lines look like they’re dripping or smudged. It’s not polished—it feels raw, like the artist worked fast or didn’t care about perfection. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how it works.