Untitled
1960
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1960
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is just black ink on white paper. The lines are thick and uneven, like someone quickly scribbled them with a brush. There’s a big, rounded shape in the middle that looks a little like a figure, but it’s hard to tell. The rest is jagged strokes and splatters, some sharp and some wobbly. The artist used ink in different thicknesses—some lines are thin and others are heavy, almost like they were drawn in layers. The paper shows through in spots, making the black stand out more. If you like this loose, sketchy style, check out José Guerrero.