1942
ink
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1942 ink by Eldzier Cortor, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This drawing shows a muscular woman standing sideways. She has a curly hairstyle and a strong build, with one hand resting on her hip. Her legs are slightly apart, and she wears a draped cloth around her waist. Behind her is a tall, narrow vase. The artist used thick black lines to create shadows and texture, giving the figure depth. The paper has a warm, yellowish tone that makes the ink stand out. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with lines.
Eldzier Cortor was an American artist and printmaker. His work typically features elongated nude figures in intimate settings, influenced by both traditional African art and European surrealism. He is known for his…
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