Untitled
1936
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1936
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows three rounded figures sitting on a bench. Their shapes are soft and wavy, almost like melted forms. One person holds a fan, another rests their arm on the back of the bench, and all three wear wide-brimmed hats. The artist used pencil lines to create shadows and depth, making the figures look solid despite their odd shapes. The background is simple, with just a few lines for a building and a tree. Try looking up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.