Untitled
1996
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1996
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is almost all blank white paper. On the right side, there’s a faint, smudged outline of a person’s head and shoulders, drawn in light pencil or charcoal. On the left, three small, rust-colored spots sit alone, like splashes of paint. The simplicity makes it feel quiet—like the artist left most of the work to your imagination. The signature in the corner is small and unassuming. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this use ink and metal plates.