Untitled

Untitled

Ikeda Masuo

1963

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

You see a complex pattern of lines and shapes in this drypoint and roulette print. It's interesting because the artist used a combination of techniques to create texture. The use of drypoint and roulette gives the print a unique, handmade feel, which was likely important to the artist. Check out the technique of chiaroscuro to learn more about how artists use contrast to create depth.

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