Untitled

Untitled

Louise Nevelson

1963

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print is mostly black with rough, scratchy textures covering the whole surface. Near the top, there’s a bright red-orange blob with jagged edges, like something exploded. Below it, a thin white line runs across, with a wavy line underneath—almost like a border or a wave. The edges of the whole piece have a hand-drawn, uneven outline. The red splash stands out against the dark background, making it feel intense. The rest of the image looks like it was made by dragging tools or brushes over the paper, creating a gritty, uneven look. Next, check out how this was made with lithography.

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