Untitled
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1952
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This image shows a bold, abstract sailboat on a wild sea. The boat’s white sails tilt sharply, while the water swirls in thick red and black strokes. A blue star shines in the top right corner, and the waves look almost angry, with jagged lines. The artist used a printing method called lithography, where ink sticks to smooth parts of a stone or metal plate. This lets them layer colors in a way that feels loose and fast. Look up lithography to see how this technique works in other prints.