1950
graphite
paper
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1950 graphite by Hedda Sterne, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This is a simple pencil drawing of a person’s face in profile. The lines are soft and sketchy, with no heavy shading—just light strokes that suggest wrinkles and the curve of a cheek. The paper looks slightly textured, almost like two sheets glued together. The artist left the background completely blank, focusing only on the face. It feels quiet and unfinished, like a quick study rather than a polished work. If you like this loose style, check out cross-hatching next.
Hedda Sterne was a Romanian-born American artist who was an active member of the New York School of painters.
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