Untitled
1926
graphite
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
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Erika Giovanna Klien
Erika Giovanna Klien (1900–1957) was an Austrian artist, born in Borgo Valsugana.
See the richer artist page1926
graphite
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1926 graphite by Erika Giovanna Klien, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch looks like a cityscape made of sharp shapes and bold lines. A train tracks upward in the background, while big gears and blocks dominate the front. The letters "B.V.C.H." sit in the middle, overlapping the shapes. The whole thing is drawn in pencil and crayon on paper, with some areas filled in darkly and others left light. The sketch feels like it’s breaking apart reality into simple forms—like a puzzle. The artist used heavy lines to create depth and texture, almost like a blueprint for a machine. Try looking up cross-hatching to see how artists build shadows with lines.
Erika Giovanna Klien (1900–1957) was an Austrian artist, born in Borgo Valsugana.
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