Untitled
1942
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1942
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows bold black and red shapes on a light background. The shapes are sharp-edged and geometric—some look like triangles, rectangles, and an upside-down U. The colors are flat with no shading, and the lines are clean and precise. The artist used a linoleum cut, which means they carved the design into linoleum and then printed it. This method creates strong, solid colors and crisp edges. Next, check out lithography to see how other artists use different printing techniques.