Untitled
1955
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1955
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a stylized rooster standing on a textured ground. Its feathers are sharp black and white shapes, with a few grayish patches. Behind it, a big red circle floats like a sun or moon against a pale blue sky. The artist used a printing method called linoleum cut, where ink is pressed into carved blocks. The rooster’s bold outlines and simple colors make it stand out. Next, look up technique: chiaroscuro to see how light and shadow create drama.
