Untitled
1951
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1951
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is mostly gray and white, with lots of scribbled lines and shapes. Some areas are almost erased, leaving faint marks behind. The lines overlap in messy grids, and a few small circles or dots pop up here and there. The artist used oil paint and pencil together, making the surface look rough and layered. The marks feel like they were made quickly, with no clear focus on detail. Try looking up *impasto* next to see how thick paint can change a painting’s texture.