Untitled
1917
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1917
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a person sitting sideways on a chair, legs crossed. Their arms rest on the armrest, and their head is turned slightly away. The lines are loose and quick, with some areas filled in darker for shadows. The background has a few faint marks, maybe trees or branches. The artist used simple shapes to show the body, focusing on curves and angles. The paper has a warm, off-white tone, and the charcoal lines vary in thickness. Try looking up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.