Untitled
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows three simple shapes against a gray background. On the left is a red figure with a dark hat, turned away. In the middle is a pale, blank face with a smooth neck. To the right is another red shape with a curly top, like a wig or helmet. The artist used bold colors and clean lines to keep it all flat and graphic. The faces have no details—just smooth, almost mask-like features. If you like this style, look up lithography to see how it’s made.