Untitled
1946
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1946
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print is all swirling black lines with streaks of red and green. The shapes twist like waves or smoke, filling the whole page. Some areas are thick and dark, while others fade into lighter patches. The artist used a sharp tool to scratch into metal, then ink filled those lines. That’s how the bold contrasts and textures show up. Look up etching to see how this process works.