Untitled

Untitled

Gaston Lachaise

1920

chalk

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a simple face drawn in light pink chalk. The lines are loose and quick—just a circle for the head, two curved lines for eyes, and a small mouth. The hair is suggested by a few wavy strokes around the shoulders. The drawing feels rough and unfinished, like a quick thought captured on paper. The chalk blends softly into the beige background, making the face stand out just a little. Look up chiaroscuro next to see how artists use light and shadow in their work.

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