Untitled
1914
crayon
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1914
crayon
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows two figures leaning toward each other, drawn in quick, loose lines. One person’s arm is raised, while the other’s head tilts back slightly. The paper is mostly white, with dark ink and some blue crayon strokes adding shadows and movement. The style looks hurried, like the artist was working fast. The rough, sketchy lines make the scene feel alive and a little tense. The figures aren’t perfectly formed—they’re more like quick impressions than detailed portraits. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build depth with lines.