Untitled
1954
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1954
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1954 ink by Nicolas de Staël, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows three simple ships on wavy lines. The ships are made of quick, thin strokes—just a few lines for masts and sails. Below them, short, uneven lines suggest water, like little waves. The drawing looks loose and fast, almost like a quick doodle. The paper has a light, aged tone, and the artist signed it in the corner. Next, check out etching to see how artists use acid and metal plates to make prints like this.
