Untitled
1898
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1898
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Untitled is a 1898 charcoal by Georges Lacombe, a Impressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a close-up of a tree trunk and roots. The bark is rough with deep lines, and the roots spread out over a patchy ground. Thin trees rise in the background, their trunks drawn with quick, light strokes. A few small birds or leaves are scattered near the top. The artist used many layers of pencil and chalk to build up the texture. The lines overlap in places, making some areas darker than others. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists create depth with lines.
