Untitled
1962
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1962
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This painting looks messy on purpose—lots of black shapes and lines scattered across a light background. Some parts look like broken machines or tools, while others are just blobs and scribbles. The colors are mostly black, white, and beige, with no clear focus. The artist used a printing method that lets ink sit on a flat stone before pressing paper onto it. That’s why the lines feel uneven and rough. Try looking up lithography to see how this technique works.