Untitled
1963
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1963
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting is a wild mix of black lines and shapes on a light background. The lines twist and overlap, forming clusters of tiny forms that look like tangled roots or scattered bones. Some areas are dense, while others feel airy, with faint smudges blending into the white. The artist used a woodcut method—carving into wood and printing the image. That’s why the lines feel sharp but also slightly fuzzy around the edges. Look up woodcut to see how artists turn carved blocks into prints.