Untitled
1951
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1951
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a person riding a bicycle at night. The rider wears a bright yellow jacket and a dark hat, and the background is dark with swirling blue and white shapes that look like stars or clouds. The bicycle’s wheels are big and detailed, with spokes that stand out against the black space around them. The artist used a woodcut technique, which means they carved the design into wood and then printed it. Notice how the lines are bold and the colors are flat—this gives the whole scene a strong, graphic feel. Look up woodcut to see how artists create prints this way.