Untitled
1951
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1951
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like a messy scribble of black ink on yellow paper. The lines overlap everywhere—no shapes, just tangled strokes. Some parts are thick and dark, others fade into thin, wobbly marks. The artist made this in 1951, long before his later work got famous. The ink is smeared in a way that feels quick, like doodles left behind. If you like this wild style, check out Philip Guston.
