Untitled

Untitled

Henri Matisse

1902

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This image shows a nude figure drawn in bold, expressive lines. The figure is posed with one arm raised and the other at their side, with their legs crossed. The drawing is done in black ink on a beige background. The lines are loose and gestural, giving the figure a sense of movement and energy. The artist's use of cross-hatching adds depth and texture to the drawing. The simplicity and expressiveness of this drawing make it a compelling work. To see more works that use cross-hatching, look up the technique.

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