Untitled

Untitled

Alex Katz

1973

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This is a simple pencil drawing of a woman’s face and shoulders. Her hair is long and straight, framing her forehead. The eyes are wide and calm, the mouth relaxed but not smiling. The lines are light, almost sketchy, with no heavy shading. The artist used just a few strokes to show shape and light. The paper is plain, and the whole thing feels quick—like a first try or a study. If you like this loose, sketchy style, look up cross-hatching.

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