Untitled

Untitled

Ikeda Masuo

1961

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a blurred, abstract figure with quick, sketchy lines. The colors are mostly black, white, and red, with a blue patch on the left. The body looks twisted, almost like it’s moving or being pulled apart. The artist used sharp tools to scratch into the metal plate before printing, which makes the lines look rough and uneven. This isn’t a realistic portrait—it’s more about shapes and energy. Check out etching to see how artists like this create texture with ink and tools.

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