Untitled
1971
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1971
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a single white flower floating on dark water, surrounded by big round green lily pads. The pads are glossy, with tiny water droplets clinging to their edges. The background is a deep blue sky, with a thin orange line cutting across it near the top. The artist used a printing method that lets colors pop sharply against dark backgrounds. This makes the green pads and white flower stand out even more. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how it works.
