Untitled
1962
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1962
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows dark, blobby shapes floating over a rough, textured surface. The black forms look like birds or clouds, but they’re not quite clear. The background has a grainy, almost watery look, with some faint marks scattered around. The artist used ink and stone to make this—no brushstrokes, just smooth, flat areas. It’s simple but feels a little mysterious, like something half-formed. Want to know more? Look up lithography.