Untitled

Untitled

Ben Shahn

1929

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows three people in simple, bold ink lines. One person sits on the floor, wearing a hat and holding their head. Another leans against the wall, arms raised. The third person lies on the ground, legs stretched out. The lines are thick and confident, with no shading—just black ink on light paper. The artist used quick, rough strokes to capture movement and emotion. The drawing feels urgent, like a moment frozen in time. The lines overlap in places, creating a sense of energy. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.

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