Untitled
1955
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1955
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This is a black-and-white print of a person’s face and shoulders. The lines are thick and rough, almost like carving. The face looks simple but has a strong shape—big eyes, a nose, and a mouth that stands out. The edges of the print are uneven, like the artist used a knife or tool to cut into the surface. The dark areas are solid black, while the lighter parts show the texture of the paper underneath. This is a linoleum cut, a printmaking technique where artists carve into a block. Check out Jules Olitski for more work like this.