Ideas for Sculpture: Seated Figures
1931
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1931
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This drawing shows seven rough sketches of seated figures. Some are hunched over, others lean back, all with simple, blocky shapes. The lines are quick and uneven, like quick notes for a bigger idea. A few figures wear draped cloth or sit on stools, but most are bare. Notice how the artist didn’t smooth out the edges—these look like fast, early thoughts. The figures feel both solid and a little awkward, like they’re still being figured out. If you like this sketchy style, check out cross-hatching.
