Untitled
1951
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1951
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1951 ink by Norma G. Morgan, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This black-and-white print shows two people dancing closely together. The man’s arms are wrapped around the woman, who’s lifted slightly off the ground. Their clothes look simple—his shirt is loose, her dress flows around her legs. The background is just a patch of grass and a dark shadow. The lines are scratchy and textured, like the artist pressed hard with a tool. It feels alive, even though it’s just ink on paper. Next, check out etching to see how artists like this make marks with acid and metal plates.
Norma Morgan (1928–2017) was an American printmaker and painter. Her work is found in major collections worldwide and she has been highly recognized for her etchings and engravings, many of which were inspired by time…
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