Untitled
1943
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1943
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a person from behind, bent slightly forward with their arms wrapped around their knees. The lines are soft and smudged, like a quick sketch in pencil. The paper is mostly white, with just a few faint shadows under the arms and between the legs. The artist used loose, flowing strokes instead of tight outlines, making the figure look more like a rough idea than a finished portrait. It feels simple but a little mysterious—you can’t see the face, so it’s hard to tell who it’s supposed to be. Want to see more work like this? Check out André Racz.