Untitled
1980
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1980
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a rough rectangle of dirt in the middle. Around it are loose, sketchy lines—some look like plants, others like animals or people. The colors are flat and pale: a yellow shape inside the dirt, a blue crescent, and bits of green and brown scattered around. The dirt patch has tiny black dots and a row of jagged teeth at the bottom. The rest of the image feels unfinished, like a quick sketch left half-done. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists use acid and plates to make prints.