Untitled
1986
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1986
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a face with a big, swirling mass above it—like tangled lines or smoke. The face looks ghostly, with hollow eyes and a faint mouth. The lines around it are thick and messy, almost like they’re moving. The artist used a method where ink is scratched into metal plates to make the lines. This creates sharp, rough edges that pop out when printed. Check out how etching, drypoint, aquatint work next—they’re key to this style.
