Untitled

Untitled

John Ferren

1937

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows big, oddly shaped blocks of color floating against a green background. The shapes look like they’re stacked or overlapping—some are blue, others yellow, black, or white. Thin red and brown lines cut across a few of them, and the edges feel sharp and deliberate. The artist used wood engraving, which means they carved the design into wood and printed it. That’s why the lines look so precise and the colors feel slightly flat. If you like this style, check out more about engraving.

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