Untitled
1971
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1971
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1971 ink by Roberto Matta, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketchy drawing shows a tall, ghostly figure with a rounded head and a long, thin body. The figure’s arms are stretched upward, and its legs are barely visible. Behind it, a rough, cloudy shape looks like a sun or explosion, with swirling lines around it. The whole scene feels dreamy and unfinished, like it’s half-erased. The artist used a printmaking method that lets ink spread softly, giving it a smudged, almost floating look. The lines are light but still stand out against the pale background. Check out lithography to see how this technique works.
