Untitled
1969
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1969
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1969 ink by Peter Klasen, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This print shows a close-up of a woman’s face in black and white, with sharp lines for her eyebrows and lips. Behind her head, bold blocks of color—blue, red, yellow, and orange—are arranged like a puzzle. A small white square with a circular design sits above her, almost like a missing piece. The colors and shapes feel jumbled but intentional, like someone cut up a poster and glued it back together wrong. The mix of photo-like face and flat colors makes it look modern and a little strange. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists use acid and ink to create prints.
