Untitled
1992
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1992
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a cozy room with five people sitting around a round table. The walls have tall, arched windows letting in soft light, and a tree branch shadows part of the ceiling. Everyone looks relaxed—some are talking, one person holds a book, and another leans back in their chair. The artist used quick, sketchy lines to show faces and clothes, almost like a hurried drawing. The scene feels warm and personal, like a quiet moment caught fast. Check out Elizabeth Peyton to see more of her loose, expressive style.