Untitled

Untitled

Bruce Nauman

1994

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows two shirtless men facing each other, their heads tilted close like they’re talking. One guy’s arms are crossed over his chest, while the other holds his hands out, almost like he’s showing something. The lines are loose and quick, with some scribbly marks floating around them—like a stray stick or a random arrow. The paper looks rough, with smudges and uneven edges, as if the artist worked fast. The whole thing feels more like a sketch than a finished drawing. If you like this style, check out how lithography works.

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