Untitled
1953
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1953
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows two big, staring eyes framed by thick, jagged branches. The lines are bold and black, with rough textures that look carved. The background is mostly empty light paper, making the eyes and branches stand out sharply. The artist used a simple tool—carving into wood—to create this. The dark lines are all that’s left after ink was wiped away from the carved parts. Next, check out how the artist made this using woodcut.