Untitled
1960
ink
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1960
ink
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1960 ink by Nankoku Hidai, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This painting shows ink-blot flowers on a light background. The shapes look like wilting leaves and buds, all in shades of gray and brown. The ink is thick in spots, making some parts dark and others faint. The artist used ink in a way that makes the flowers look almost like they’re fading. It’s hard to tell what kind of plant it is—just abstract shapes. Look up cross-hatching next to see how artists use lines to create depth.
