Untitled

Untitled

Gary Batty

2003

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch looks like a faint, smudged drawing in pencil. The lines are light and scratchy, almost blending into the paper. It’s hard to tell what it’s supposed to be—just a mix of marks and shapes with no clear focus. The paper itself has a worn, yellowish edge, like it’s been handled a lot. The artist used only pencil, making the whole thing feel soft and unfinished. If you like this kind of loose, sketchy style, check out cross-hatching.

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