Untitled

Untitled

Jan Gelb

1955

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows a jagged, rough rock formation with dark hollows inside. The texture looks uneven, almost like cracks or layers. The whole thing is in black and white, with some lighter spots where the rock catches light. The artist used a method that creates these grainy textures—it’s not smooth like a drawing. The print is small and framed by a thin white border. Check out how etching works to see how artists make these detailed textures.

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