Untitled
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1952 ink by Koshiro Onchi, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows big, flat shapes in earthy colors. There’s a dark brown oval with lines sticking out, a red curved mark, and a few gray and beige blobs. The background is mostly white, with one spot that looks like a sun or moon with stars. The artist used woodcut, which means they carved the design into wood and stamped it. The lines and shapes feel simple but also a little mysterious. Try looking up woodcut to see how this technique works.
