Untitled
1993
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1993
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is almost all white. You see a few faint pencil lines—just two thin rectangles near the top and one long, straight line near the bottom. The edges of the paper look rough, like it was torn or cut by hand. The lines are so light they barely stand out. The artist used pencil on paper that was already cut and scored. It’s simple but feels deliberate. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists use lines to create shapes.