Untitled
1972
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1972
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a simple scene: a row of white, blocky buildings with flat roofs against a solid orange sky. The ground is a mix of dark and light green, like a muddy field. The buildings are drawn in a loose, sketchy way, with some brown and gray shadows inside their empty windows. The artist used a printing method that lets ink sit in carved lines, creating a textured look. The colors are flat and bold, with no fancy details—just shapes and blocks of color. Next, check out lithography to see how this print’s style compares to other techniques.