Untitled
1977
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1977
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This piece shows two faint, square shapes floating on a mostly blank white page. The left square has a thin, lighter rectangle inside it, like a window or frame. The right square is filled with loose, scratchy lines, almost like scribbles. The edges of both squares are outlined with thin, uneven strokes. The paper itself has a rough, textured look, like it was drawn on quickly. The lines feel light and sketchy, as if the artist was testing ideas rather than finishing a polished work. If you like this style, look up drypoint to see how artists create similar scratchy effects.