Untitled
1917
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1917
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a person’s head and shoulders turned slightly to the side. The lines are loose and wavy, almost like quick scribbles. There’s a hat on the person’s head, and one arm is bent with a hand resting near the face. The drawing feels unfinished, like it was made fast—maybe in just a few minutes. The artist used simple pencil strokes, with some darker lines for shadows. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching next.