Untitled

Untitled

Henry Pearson

1960

ink

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This drawing shows two tangled figures wrapped in each other, their bodies made of tight, swirling lines. The shapes twist together like vines, with no clear faces or details—just overlapping curves and shadows. The whole thing is in black ink on white paper, giving it a sharp, almost scratchy look. The lines are packed so closely that some areas look almost solid, while others fade into lighter gray. It’s like the artist used layers of lines to build up the forms, almost like a puzzle. Next, check out cross-hatching to see how artists use overlapping lines to create depth.

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