Alpha and Omega: Omega's Flight
1908
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1908
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
This sketch shows two figures by a water’s edge. One person sits hunched on the shore, arms resting on knees, while another lies in the water farther away. The lines are loose and quick, with no clear details—just rough shapes and strokes. The background has a few trees and a faint horizon, but most of the page is empty space. The artist left out small details, focusing on big shapes and movement instead. This makes the scene feel fast and unfinished, like a moment caught on the fly. Next, check out Edvard Munch to see how he used sketches to explore ideas.
