Untitled
1960
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1960
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This image shows a simple, dark rectangle split into three uneven bands. The top and bottom bands are filled with a fine, white mesh pattern. The middle band is a dull, textured gray. The edges of the paper are slightly worn, with some faint writing at the bottom. The piece looks like it was made by pressing or scraping into a metal plate. The mesh pattern gives it a grid-like feel, while the gray middle feels rough and uneven. If you like this style, look up etching to see how artists create textures like this.