Untitled
1953
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1953
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like ink splashed and dragged across paper. The shapes are loose and wobbly—some like tangled ropes, others like half-formed letters or faces. Dark gray ink stands out against a pale background, with thick lines and blobs that don’t quite connect. The artist used only ink, letting the brushstrokes create the whole image. No colors, no details—just shadows and strokes playing off each other. If you like this kind of loose, ink-based art, check out The Museum of Modern Art for more works like it.