Untitled

About this work

This print shows tangled, looping lines that swirl around a dark, rounded shape. The lines are thick in some spots and fade almost to nothing in others. The whole thing sits on a light gray background, like a sketch that got stretched and pulled. The artist used a tool called a roulette—tiny wheels pressed into the plate to make those scratchy, uneven lines. It’s not a clear picture of anything, but the way the lines overlap gives it a sense of movement. Next, check out etching to see how artists like Hayter made prints like this.