Untitled
1975
charcoal
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1975
charcoal
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1975 charcoal by Gwendolyn Knight Lawrence, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a person sitting on a chair with their back to us. Their hair is loose, and they’re holding something small in their hands. The chair looks simple, and the background has a fence or railing with a few wires. The whole drawing is in black and white, with quick, rough lines. The artist used charcoal to make bold, sketchy marks—some areas are dark, while others fade out. The loose style feels more like a quick study than a finished piece. Look up scumbling to see how artists create soft shadows like these.
Gwendolyn Clarine Knight (May 26, 1913 – February 18, 2005) she was an American artist who was born in Bridgetown, Barbados, in the West Indies.
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