Untitled

Untitled

Hans Hartung

1973

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is all black shapes and lines on a white background. Some look like thick, uneven bars stacked unevenly, while others twist into loose circles. A single bright yellow strip sits off to the side, standing out sharply. The artist used a method called lithography, where ink sticks to a smooth stone or plate. The result is these bold, almost chaotic shapes that still feel balanced. Check out lithography to see how this printing technique works.

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