Untitled
1899
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1899
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a group of people crowded together in what looks like a dark room. One person in a hat stands apart, leaning against a wall. The figures are drawn roughly, with bold lines and little detail—just enough to show their shapes and clothes. A small picture hangs on the wall behind them, and a large coat or cloak sprawls across the floor. The artist used quick, sketchy strokes to capture movement and mood, not perfect likeness. The scene feels tense, like a moment frozen in time. Want to know more about how this was made? Try lithography.
