Untitled
1962
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1962
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows just two thick black letters—an "H" and an "E"—on a light, off-white background. The letters are uneven, with sharp edges and a rough, almost hand-drawn look. The rest of the paper is mostly empty, with just a faint hint of texture near the edges. The artist used simple shapes and bold colors to make something familiar feel new. The letters don’t spell a word but still draw your eye. Check out The Museum of Modern Art to see more work like this.