Untitled

Untitled

Gerhard Richter

1982

graphite

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing looks like quick, loose lines on light paper. The marks are thin and tangled—some straight, some wavy—like scribbles or sketches piled on top of each other. There’s no clear shape or picture, just a mess of pencil and ink strokes. The lines overlap in places, making some spots darker than others. It feels like the artist was moving fast, maybe even drawing without looking too hard. The edges of the paper are clean, but the center is all movement. Try looking up cross-hatching next—it’s a way artists build up dark areas with layers of lines.

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