Untitled
1949
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1949
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print is all tangled lines and sharp angles. The image looks like a storm of black ink—thick, messy strokes that crisscross and twist. Some spots are packed with tiny marks, while others are almost empty. The paper has a worn, off-white edge, like it’s been handled a lot. The artist used a method where ink is scratched into a metal plate before pressing it onto paper. That’s why the lines feel rough and uneven. Check out etching to see how this technique works.