Untitled

Untitled

Banks Violette

2003

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a black-and-white drawing of a person's face, with their head tilted back and mouth open. The face is drawn in pencil on seven pieces of paperboard, with a mix of smooth and rough textures. The background is dark, with some light shining on the face. The drawing style is detailed, with lots of shading and texture. The artist has used a range of pencil marks to create depth and dimension. The overall effect is one of intensity and emotion. If you're interested in learning more about this style of drawing, you might want to look into the technique of cross-hatching.

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