Untitled
1973
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1973
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a knight in heavy armor falling off a horse. The horse is tangled in reins, and the knight’s helmet is askew. Around them, small figures watch from the ground—some stand, others crouch—while a lamp post leans awkwardly nearby. The whole scene is drawn in sharp, uneven lines with dark shading. The artist used cross-hatching—layers of crisscrossed lines—to build up shadows and texture. The knight’s armor and the horse’s details are packed with these tiny lines, making the image feel rough and urgent. Look up engraving to see how artists like this one carve images into metal.
