Untitled

Untitled

Robert Cremean

1966

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows loose, quick lines of people playing on a seesaw and a swing set. A checkerboard flag flutters in the background, and the figures are drawn in simple, wobbly shapes. The whole scene feels like a rough draft—some parts are dark and bold, while others are barely there. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit on a flat stone before pressing paper onto it, creating this scratchy, uneven look. It’s like a half-finished doodle, but intentional. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how it works.

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