Untitled
1959
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1959
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a dark background with a single bright, jagged shape in the center. The shape looks like a torn piece of paper or cloth, lit from the side so it casts a sharp shadow. To the right, there’s a thin line of small dots leading up to a corner. The artist used only ink on wood, making the black areas almost solid. The torn shape feels rough and uneven, like something ripped by hand. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists use lines to create shadows.