Untitled

Untitled

Bernard Joubert

1973

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting shows a light gray background with faint, uneven rectangles drawn in pencil or chalk. The shapes overlap slightly, creating a sense of depth but no clear focus. The lines are soft, almost like they were sketched quickly or erased a little. The artist used simple shapes and light touch to make the image feel quiet. It’s hard to tell what it’s supposed to be—just shapes on a page. If you like this kind of minimal drawing, check out cross-hatching.

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