Untitled
1932
crayon
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1932
crayon
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a quick, loose drawing of a standing nude man. The lines are rough and dark, with some shading on the shoulders and back. The figure’s pose is slightly twisted, and the paper has a warm, off-white tone. The artist used crayon instead of paint, which makes the strokes look soft and smudged in places. This kind of sketch was often used for practice or quick ideas. Check out chiaroscuro—it’s a technique that uses strong light and dark contrasts, similar to what’s happening here.
