Untitled

Untitled

Jean Fautrier

1963

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a rough, dark shape that looks like a handprint pressed into a blob of color. The background is a mix of greenish and peachy tones, with faint lines suggesting texture. The edges are uneven, like it was drawn quickly or worn over time. The artist used a simple tool to carve into wood, then rubbed ink over it—this is called *woodcut*. The paper looks old, with a yellowish tint around the edges. Look up woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.

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