Untitled
1951
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1951
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is full of bold shapes and bright colors. On the left, a big red circle sits next to a swirl of green lines and dots. To the right, a black figure stands on a red patch, with yellow and blue splotches around it. The background is light with scattered stars and scribbles. The artist used ink on paper to create this loose, sketchy feel—like quick, freehand marks. The mix of hard edges and wobbly lines makes it feel alive. Look up lithography next to see how this print was made.