Untitled
1913
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1913
watercolor
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This sketch shows a bare woman standing in a dim, cluttered room. A man lies on the floor nearby, wrapped in a blanket, with a dog at his feet. The walls are lined with framed art, a desk holds bottles and a mirror, and a lamp hangs overhead. The artist used quick, rough strokes—some lines are dark, others barely there. The scene feels messy and real, not polished. Next, check out George Grosz to see how his art often mixed sharp edges with sharp messages.