Untitled
1984
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1984
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows a simple, blocky figure from behind, with smooth, rounded shapes for the back and buttocks. The skin tones are soft, warm browns, and the edges are clean but slightly fuzzy. The background is a pale, textured beige that blends into the figure. The artist used a printing method called aquatint, which creates that grainy, almost watercolor-like texture. The lines are bold but not harsh, giving the figure a quiet, solid feel. Look up aquatint to see how this technique works.