Untitled
1951
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1951
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a grid of repeating shapes—curved, sail-like forms with thick black lines crisscrossing them. The background is a mix of gray and faint blue, with some yellowish spots peeking through. The edges look rough, like the paper itself is part of the work. The title isn’t given, but the artist signed it in the corner. The way the lines overlap and the shapes stack creates a busy, almost rhythmic pattern. It’s made by carving into wood, then printing. Try looking up woodcut to see how this technique works.