Untitled
1912
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1912
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing looks like a tangled mess of sharp-edged shapes. A few lumpy forms stand out—maybe a person’s head, a hand, and some rounded objects—but they’re all broken into jagged pieces. The lines are thick and scratchy, with some areas left light and others heavily shaded. The whole thing feels rough and unfinished, like the artist was still working it out. The way the charcoal is layered makes the drawing look almost three-dimensional, with some parts popping forward. The signature in the corner says "C. Carrà '12," which might mean it’s from 1912. If you like this style, check out the technique called scumbling.
