Untitled
1962
tempera
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1962
tempera
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows two figures sitting in a dim room, their faces blurred and abstract. Lines crisscross everywhere—some sharp, some wavy—like they’re tangled in a web. A window in the background lets in a faint light, and a small table with a lamp sits between them. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes, almost like a hurried drawing. The paper’s texture shows through, making it feel rough and raw. Next, check out tempera to see how this medium works.