Untitled
1960
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1960
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This print shows a dark, rough shape on the left side, like a torn or crumpled piece of paper. To the right, there are a few thin, wavy lines crossing a blank space. The whole image is in black, white, and gray tones. The dark area looks almost like a shadow or a stain, while the lines feel random and light. The artist used a printmaking method to create this effect. Look up etching to see how artists like this make prints with acid and metal plates.