Untitled

Untitled

Erich Heckel

1920

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows two men in a dim room. The one in the front is drawn with bold, thick lines—just his face and shoulders stand out clearly. Behind him, another man sits in a chair, barely sketched in, with a cane leaning against the wall. The lines are scratchy and uneven, like they were made with a sharp tool. The artist didn’t smooth anything out—it looks raw and quick. If you like this style, try looking up drypoint next.

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