Untitled
1958
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1958
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a hand holding a tall glass with a few ice cubes melting inside. The arm rests on a grid of square tiles, and the fingers are slightly curled. The lines are simple and sketchy, with some shading to show light and shadow. The artist used a ballpoint pen, which gives the drawing a rough, almost mechanical look. The ice cubes and steam in the glass add a tiny moment of realism to the otherwise flat shapes. Next, check out *chiaroscuro* to see how artists use light and shadow in different ways.
