Untitled
1913
pastel
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1913
pastel
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing looks like tangled lines and shapes on a light background. The lines are thick and dark, crisscrossing over each other in no clear pattern. Two small pink circles stand out among the chaos, almost like eyes or spots of color in a storm. The artist used pencil, pastel, and charcoal together, blending them loosely. The mix of materials makes the lines feel rough and uneven, like scribbles left behind. Check out how pastel works—it’s a soft, waxy crayon that can smear and blend easily.