Untitled
1981
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1981
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows a face seen from the side, with a strong light hitting one cheek. The eye is half-closed, and the nose and mouth are barely sketched in. The background is dark, while the face glows softly, like it’s lit from within. The artist used quick, rough strokes to create shadows and light, making the face look almost three-dimensional. The edges are fuzzy, like smoke. Next, look up scumbling to see how artists use similar brushwork to build light and shadow.
