Untitled
1919
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1919
charcoal
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
This drawing shows two thin, vertical lines of charcoal against a light background. Halfway up, each line widens into a smooth, dark oval shape. The lines and shapes are simple but precise, with no extra details. The artist used quick, layered strokes to build up the charcoal. This makes the lines look almost like they’re glowing. Next, check out scumbling to see how artists create light and shadow with texture.
