Untitled
1954
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1954
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1954 ink by Henri Matisse, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This sketch shows a face drawn in quick, loose lines. The features are simple: a curved nose, a small mouth, and two wavy lines for hair. The eyes are just two dots with a line above them. The whole thing looks like it was drawn fast, almost like a doodle. The artist left the background blank, focusing only on the face. The lines are uneven, giving it a rough, handmade feel. If you like this style, check out lithography to see how artists make prints like this.
