Untitled
1957
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1957
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing looks like a tangled mess at first glance. Jagged lines and shapes twist together in dark grays and whites, almost like metal scraps or broken glass. Some parts look sharp and pointy, while others feel soft and blurred, as if the artist smeared the pencil. The lines overlap so much they create a sense of depth—like layers of shadows. It’s hard to tell what’s supposed to be there, but the chaos feels intentional, almost like the artist wanted you to squint and wonder. Check out cross-hatching to see how artists build texture with lines.