Untitled
1957
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1957
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows three nude figures standing close together, their arms raised or resting on each other’s shoulders. The lines are loose and quick, like hurried drawings—some parts are thick and dark, others barely there. The bodies look slightly twisted, with big hands and long fingers. Notice how the artist used simple shapes for faces and bodies, almost like stick figures stretched out. The paper has a few tiny sketches in the corner—maybe early ideas or doodles. If you like this style, check out cross-hatching to see how artists build shading with layers of lines.