Untitled

Untitled

Fernand Léger

1912

charcoal

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a single figure drawn in loose, angular lines. The body is twisted mid-motion, with sharp edges and big, flat shapes instead of smooth curves. The charcoal is light and sketchy, almost like a quick study—no fine details, just bold strokes. The figure’s pose looks dynamic, like they’re caught in the middle of an action. The lines overlap in places, giving a sense of depth without shading. Try looking up cross-hatching to see how artists build form with lines like these.

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