Untitled
1928
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1928
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a woman with short, curly hair looking straight ahead. She’s wearing a light-colored dress with a necklace and her hands rest in her lap. The lines are soft and smudged, giving her face a gentle, almost unfinished look. The artist used quick, loose strokes—some areas are darker, others barely marked. The paper shows through in spots, making it feel sketchy and alive. Try looking up scumbling to see how artists create shadows this way.
