Untitled

Untitled

Georges Braque

1911

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This sketch shows a rough oval shape filled with jagged lines and shapes. The lines overlap in places, making some areas look darker. There’s a small circle with letters inside it, almost like a tiny window or sign. The edges of the paper are plain, with just a few smudges. The artist used a technique that lets ink sit in the grooves of the metal plate, creating sharp, scratchy marks. This helps explain why the lines look uneven and layered. Next, check out etching to see how artists use acid and needles to make prints like this.

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