Untitled
1956
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1956
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1956 ink by Karel Appel, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This ink drawing shows two big, wild shapes with spiky hair and sharp lines. Their faces are simple but intense, with one looking forward and the other turned slightly. The whole scene is black and white, with thick, uneven strokes that make the figures feel rough and energetic. The artist used quick, bold marks to build up the forms, almost like scribbles that still suggest movement. The paper’s edges are plain, keeping all the focus on the two figures. Look up Karel Appel to see more of his work.
