Untitled

Untitled

James Rosenquist

1970

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a cluster of shiny, oval shapes floating in a tangle of jagged lines. The ovals look like polished metal or glass, with smooth surfaces that reflect light. The lines around them are rough and tangled, almost like tangled wires or sharp grass. The artist used a printing method that creates crisp lines and smooth tones. The contrast between the sleek ovals and the rough lines makes the whole image feel strange and unsettled. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how it works.

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