Untitled
1954
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1954
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print is mostly pink and blue, with thick, messy lines that look like they were carved into wood. The colors are bold—deep pinks and purples fill most of the space, while the bottom has a solid blue band. A bright red circle sits near the top right, like a sun or a mark. The lines aren’t neat; they’re rough and uneven, almost like waves or cracks. The artist used a tool to cut into wood, then inked it to make the print. That’s why the lines have sharp edges but also some fuzzy spots where the ink bled. Check out the technique: woodcut to see how this kind of printmaking works.