Untitled
1965
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1965
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1965 ink by Roberto Matta, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This print looks messy on purpose. You see lots of swirly lines, big circles, and small shapes scattered around. Some areas are dark brown, others light pink or gray. A few stick-like figures stand out, but they’re not clear. The whole scene feels like it’s moving, even though nothing is really there. The artist used a method called *aquatint* to create the soft, grainy look. It lets them layer tones like shadows. The lines and shapes don’t match anything real—they’re more like a dream. Check out how *etching* works next.
