Untitled

Untitled

Gerhard Marcks

1938

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows a person standing sideways, facing away from us. The lines are simple and loose, focusing on the shape of the body. There’s no background—just the figure against a plain, light-colored paper. The artist used quick, smooth pencil strokes to sketch the figure’s posture and curves. The drawing feels more like a study than a finished piece. If you like this style, check out Gerhard Marcks for more of his work.

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