Untitled
1978
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1978
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1978 ink by Louise Lawler, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This black-and-white photo shows a busy city street lined with tall buildings. A delivery truck drives toward you, while another truck and a few cars sit parked. Flags hang outside one building, and a few people walk on the sidewalk. The street looks wet, maybe after rain. The photo isn’t a painting but a print—made using a technique where ink is pressed onto paper through a smooth stone. It feels like a snapshot of everyday life, but it’s actually an art piece. Next, check out lithography to see how this image was made.
