Untitled
1957
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1957
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks like bold black lines crisscrossing a light background, with sharp blue and red shapes tucked inside. The lines are thick and uneven, almost like scribbled marks, while the colors pop in flat blocks—no shading or soft edges. It feels messy but deliberate, like someone cut out shapes and pressed them into place. The artist used a woodcut technique, which means they carved the design into wood and stamped it. That’s why the lines and colors look so clean and solid. Next, check out woodcut to see how this printmaking method works.