Untitled
1978
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1978
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a simple vase of flowers on a table. The vase is round and light brown, sitting on a textured gray surface. The flowers are white with red centers, arranged loosely in the vase. Black and gray ribbons or leaves wrap around the stems, adding a sharp contrast to the soft petals. The background is a flat, warm red that makes the flowers stand out. The artist used fine lines to create texture, especially in the ribbons and vase. This gives the whole scene a detailed but quiet feel. If you like this style, look up engraving to see how artists use lines to build up images.