Untitled
1991
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1991
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting shows thick black shapes stacked unevenly on a light background. The lines are bold and jagged, with some areas blending into softer edges. The colors are mostly black, beige, and white, arranged in blocks that don’t quite line up. The artist used a printmaking method called *aquatint*, which lets ink spread in a way that creates smooth gradations. The painting feels like a mix of sharp angles and quiet spaces. Look up Sean Scully next to see how he built on this style over time.