Untitled
1908
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1908
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a simple ink drawing of a person kneeling, facing away. The lines are loose and quick, with no detail on the face or background. The body is rounded and solid, drawn in a few confident strokes. The artist focused on basic shapes—like a big oval for the torso and smaller circles for the knees. The paper has a warm, aged look, and the ink feels almost like a quick study. If you like this style, check out Fernand Léger.