Untitled

Untitled

Prentiss Taylor

1961

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a moody, ink-washed scene of a forest. Tall, skinny trees stand in rows, their trunks dark against a pale sky. The ground is a mix of shadows and patches of lighter gray, like a quiet, misty morning. A few bushes and rocks break up the flatness near the bottom. The artist used loose, quick lines—almost like scribbles—to suggest depth and movement. The whole thing feels sketchy, like a draft left unfinished. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how it’s made.

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