Untitled
1964
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1964
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks messy on purpose. It’s got thick black lines on top, like jagged mountains or teeth. Below, bright colors—reds, yellows, blues—are smeared and layered. Some parts look scraped or torn, like paper was glued on. The whole thing feels rough and uneven, not smooth. The artist used a printmaking method where ink is pressed into a plate, then extra stuff was added by hand. That’s why it looks both printed and collaged. Check out etching to see how it works.