Untitled
1919
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1919
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows four men in stiff uniforms walking down a city sidewalk. The buildings behind them are tall and blocky, with rows of small windows. One man is running ahead, holding something in his hand. The scene looks like a mix of a factory and apartment buildings, with smokestacks puffing in the background. The lines are drawn quickly, almost like a sketchbook doodle. The faces and bodies look exaggerated, like a cartoon. The artist used shading to show depth, especially on the uniforms and buildings. Check out the cross-hatching technique this drawing uses.