Untitled

Untitled

Robert Beaven

1954

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This print is all black, white, and two bright red circles. The image is packed with tangled lines—some look like birds, others like swirling smoke or broken branches. The shapes overlap in a messy, crowded way, with small dots and sharp angles scattered everywhere. The two red circles stand out like beacons. The artist used a simple woodcut method, carving shapes into wood and stamping them. That’s why the lines feel rough and the ink looks uneven in spots. Next, check out woodcut to see how this printmaking technique works.

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