Untitled

Untitled

Gabor Peterdi

1961

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a dark, empty space with a rough, cracked surface at the bottom. Above it, a glowing orange shape floats like a cloud or fire. The background is almost all black, making the light and texture stand out. The artist used different printing methods to create the dark tones and sharp lines. The cracks look like dried mud or cracked earth, but the glowing part feels more like light breaking through. Check out how the artist used etching to make this print.

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