Untitled
1951
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1951
graphite
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a rocky hillside with sharp edges and rough textures. Tall, leafless branches stick out from the ground, and the landscape fades into a distant, blurry line. The whole scene is drawn in pencil, with dark lines creating shadows and light areas left pale. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to capture the jagged rocks and sparse plants. It feels like a quick study of nature, not a polished finish. If you like this style, look up cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.
