Untitled
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows big black shapes on a light background. The shapes look like ink splashes—some are thick and wavy, others are straight and jagged. One small blob sits alone in the corner. The whole thing feels rough and uneven, like it was made by hand. The artist used a woodcut method, which means they carved the design into wood and then printed it. The lines are bold and dark, with no fine details. Check out more about woodcut to see how this printing technique works.