Untitled
1942
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From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1942
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a person sitting slumped in a high-backed chair. Their head is bowed, hands resting on their knees. The chair looks old, with a thick wooden frame. The background is mostly dark, with light hitting the floor and the person’s lap. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show shadows and texture. The paper has a rough edge, like it was torn or framed later. Look up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.