Untitled
1955
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1955
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a dark, blocky shape with a face and arms. The figure holds a vertical object like a pole or spear. Above it, a crescent moon and star sit inside a rough border. The background looks like scratched-up lines and dots. The artist used a mix of etching and scraping to make the texture. The dark areas pop against the lighter parts, creating a stark contrast. Look up aquatint next to see how this technique works.