Untitled

Untitled

Louise Nevelson

1967

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print shows stacked, angular shapes in black, white, and gray. Some pieces look like shelves or boxes, while others are flat planes. The forms overlap in a way that makes them feel both solid and floating at the same time. Notice how the artist used sharp lines and shadows to create depth, even though it’s just ink on paper. The mix of solid blocks and thin strips gives it a busy, almost architectural feel. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how it works.

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