Untitled
1957
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1957
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1957 ink by Hiroshi Omae, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This image shows bold black shapes on a light background. The forms look like twisted, rough-edged figures—some curved, some sharp—stacked unevenly. There’s a mix of thick lines and empty white spaces between them, giving it a busy but balanced feel. The colors are mostly black, brown, and a soft greenish-gray. The artist carved this design into wood, then printed it. That’s why the lines look so crisp and the shapes feel solid. It’s not a picture of anything real—just pure shapes and movement. Try looking up woodcut to see how artists carve and print like this.
