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Untitled

Ernst Ludwig Kirchner

1908

charcoal

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Early Modern

Dominant colour

Untitled is a 1908 charcoal by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?: Ernst Ludwig Kirchner
When & what style?: 1908
Where can I see it?: Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a person sitting, wearing a hat tilted to one side and a high-collared coat with big buttons. Their face is half-turned, and one hand rests on their lap. The lines are loose and quick, like a fast drawing. The artist used only charcoal, smudging and layering it to create shadows and shapes. The hat’s brim is dark and sharp, while the rest of the drawing stays soft and sketchy. Try looking up *scumbling* to see how artists build up texture with charcoal.